2021 Jaguar I-Pace: common problems and reliability
An average I-Pace year.
2 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 I-Pace?The 2021 Jaguar I-Pace has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other I-Pace years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the I-Pace?
Across the 6 I-Pace model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2023) to 148 (2019). With 2 complaints, the 2021 I-Pace sits below the model's median of 21.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2021 I-Pace
electrical system:software
Campaign 23V030000Jaguar 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."
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 23V369000Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system
Campaign 23V518000Jaguar 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.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 23V709000Jaguar 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.
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exterior lighting:turn signal
Campaign 24V134000Jaguar 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."
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 26V067000Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high voltage battery may overheat.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between highly positive driving experiences and significant reliability concerns.
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