How many NHTSA complaints have been filed about the 2021 Jaguar I Pace?

1 NHTSA complaint has been filed about the 2021 Jaguar I Pace between 2026-03-21 and 2026-03-21. Top reported components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

2021 Jaguar I Pace Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2021 Jaguar I Pace carries 6 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering software and traction battery. No recurring owner-reported issue clusters are on file. Jaguar service is built around an annual visit. Cars from the 1990s ran about 10,000 miles between services; the V8 era moved to 16,000 miles or 12 months; and modern cars use a service indicator that counts down from the same annual ceiling based on how you drive. New Jaguars include EliteCare, which covers scheduled maintenance for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Two things deserve a straight answer here. First, 1997 to 2002 V8s had plastic timing-chain tensioners that crack with age, and an unfixed one can wreck the engine. Second, the automatic transmission is marketed as filled for life, but ZF, the company that builds it, publishes its own fluid-change guidance. Both are covered below.

6 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Campaign #23V030000 · Jan 26, 2023

Issue: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 I-Pace vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H421.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Campaign #23V369000 · May 25, 2023

Issue: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

Risk: The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to park and charge vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The battery energy control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update. In addition, battery modules will be replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H441.

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Campaign #23V518000 · Jul 27, 2023

Issue: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 I-Pace vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.

Risk: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the high voltage coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H448.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Campaign #23V709000 · Oct 19, 2023

Issue: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2023 I-PACE vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-369. The previous repair may not have been completed correctly, and still allow the high-voltage battery to overheat.

Risk: The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to park and charge their vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete, and for 30 days after the repair has been completed. Dealers will update the battery energy control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H459.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Campaign #24V134000 · Feb 22, 2024

Issue: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. In the event that one of the turn signals stops working, the turn signal flash rate frequency will not adjust to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the Car Configuration File (CCF) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H475.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Campaign #26V067000 · May 2, 2026

Issue: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high voltage battery may overheat.

Risk: A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, charge outside, and limit their charge to a maximum of 90% until the recall repair is complete. As an interim repair, the battery software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update to limit the state of charge to 90%. The final remedy is currently under development. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's numbers for this recall are H570, H571, and H572. This recall replaces NHTSA recall numbers 23V369, 23V709, and 24V085. Vehicles repaired under one or more of the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2021 Jaguar I Pace.

1 active NHTSA investigation

Source: NHTSA

High Voltage Coolant Heaters may fail to defrost windshield
Action #AQ24004 · opened Apr 3, 2024
In a Part 573 Report dated July 27, 2023, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (JLR) notified NHTSA of a safety-related defect in 2021-2022 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. This filing was assigned Recall No. 23V-518. JLR noted that the subject vehicles are equipped with High Voltage Cool…
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Reported to NHTSA

Timing Chain Tensioners (1997–2002 V8s)

Every 35,000 mi

Applies to early AJ-V8 cars: XK8 and XKR from 1997, XJ8 and XJR from 1998, through roughly 2002. The original plastic-bodied tensioners crack with heat and age, and a failure can bend valves. This was never on the factory schedule; it is a known flaw. If your car has not had the updated metal tensioners fitted, have them inspected, especially past 35,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Pro only

Timing chains are normally lifetime. Listen for rattle on cold start — that's the actionable signal. Replacement is major work, quote separately.

Spark Plugs

Every 40,000 mi

Roughly 30,000 to 40,000 miles on the older V8s and about 40,000 to 50,000 on supercharged cars, commonly hitting the 6-year service point first. Check your manual for the exact figure for your engine.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Transmission Fluid (ZF Automatic)

Every 60,000 mi

Jaguar calls the ZF automatics filled for life. ZF itself recommends fresh fluid and a filter roughly every 50,000 to 75,000 miles or 8 years. We side with the company that built the gearbox. Budget for this service; it is far cheaper than a transmission.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Typically 30,000 miles or so under normal conditions, sooner in dusty areas. Inspected at every annual service.

Every 25,000 mi

Tested at each annual service. Modern Jaguars carry heavy electronics loads and are sensitive to weak batteries; the I-Pace depends on the 12V system to wake the EV drivetrain.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2021 Jaguar I Pace reflects Jaguar's published service intervals and the Jaguar Service Interval Indicator system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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