Most common Jaguar warranty defects
Jaguar is in the middle of a complete changeover: the XE, XF, F-TYPE, E-PACE and I-PACE ended production by the end of 2024, the last F-PACE was built in December 2025, and Jaguar has said its next model, the all-electric Type 01, is due to reach the market in the first half of 2027. For owners, that means claims center on 2020–2026 F-PACE, E-PACE, I-PACE, F-TYPE and XF models, where the dominant problems are the I-PACE high-voltage battery, mild-hybrid electrical failures, oil leaks and airbag recalls.
I-PACE high-voltage battery overheating
The I-PACE carries Jaguar’s most serious recall history of this period. Campaign 23V-369 covers 2019–2024 I-PACEs whose high-voltage battery may overheat; owners were told to park and charge outside, and dealers updated the battery energy control module software and replaced battery modules as necessary. Follow-up recalls addressed repairs that may not have been completed correctly (23V-709, 24V-085), high-voltage battery replacement on certain 2019–2020 models (24V-183) and loose fasteners between battery modules and busbars that can arc (24V-086). In 2026, Jaguar recalled 2020–2021 I-PACEs again for overheating (26V-067), with an interim software cap of 90% charge while the final remedy is developed. In late 2024 Jaguar agreed to repurchase 2019 model year I-PACEs in the US.
ModelsI-PACE
F-PACE and E-PACE mild-hybrid power loss
Mild-hybrid F-PACE and E-PACE models use the same 48-volt architecture as many Land Rovers and are included in the same DC-DC converter recalls. Campaign 26V-248 covers 2021–2024 F-PACE and 2021–2022 E-PACE MHEVs, and its expansion, 26V-599, covers E-PACE and F-PACE models through 2024. Under high electrical demand, or because of a start-up software error, the converter can stop working; that ends 12-volt system charging and can lead to a complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting. The remedy is a vehicle software update, and interim letters went out before a final remedy was available. A Jaguar that loses power with battery or charging warnings should be towed to the dealer and the event written up, not left for the next service visit.
ModelsF-PACEE-PACE
F-PACE oil filter housing and cam carrier leaks
The F-PACE, the last combustion-engine Jaguar built, has recalls for oil leaks in the engine bay. On 2021–2024 F-PACE models, the oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment (24V-451); dealers replace the housing, filter and O-rings. On 2023 F-PACEs, a blocked engine cam carrier oil channel can lead to an oil leak (23V-045), handled by inspecting and replacing the cam carrier and related components. On 2026 F-PACEs, moisture that entered the gear shift module during assembly can cause the gear position indicator to fail (25V-705), and 2022 F-PACE, F-TYPE and XF models were recalled for front seat belt pretensioners that may be damaged (22V-524). With the F-PACE out of production, ask about parts timing before you leave the car, and have back-orders noted on the repair order.
ModelsF-PACEF-PACE SVRF-TYPEXF
E-PACE passenger airbag tears and brake warning failures
The compact E-PACE has two recalls for the same airbag defect: the front passenger airbag may tear during deployment. Campaign 24V-278 covered 2021–2023 models, and 25V-466 covers 2021–2024 models; in both, dealers replace the passenger airbag module. A separate campaign covers 2021–2024 E-PACEs whose brake pad wear warning light may not appear on the instrument cluster, so the driver is not warned when the pads are worn out (24V-201). An airbag that may not protect a passenger correctly is a serious safety defect. If an airbag warning light appears after the module is replaced, or brake noise appears with no warning, return right away and make sure the visit is written up.
ModelsE-PACE
I-PACE defrost, regenerative braking and software faults
Beyond the battery, the I-PACE has recalls tied to its electric hardware and software. On 2021–2022 models, the high-voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield (23V-518); dealers replace the heater. On 2019–2020 models, a failure of the electrical regenerative brake system increases the delay between pressing the brake and the vehicle slowing (19V-351). 2021–2022 I-PACEs did not make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary or reversing (23V-030), and 2021–2024 models had a turn-signal flash-rate fault (24V-134). Electrical-system reports make up most I-PACE complaints in NHTSA’s database for these years. Save screenshots of warning messages and charging errors, because intermittent faults are often cleared before the car reaches the shop.
ModelsI-PACE
Signs your Jaguar may be a lemon
- Your I-PACE is still restricted. You have been told to park outside or limit charging to 90%, or the battery work has been repeated, and there is still no final fix.
- Your F-PACE or E-PACE lost power with battery warnings. The mild-hybrid system shut down while driving, before or after the DC-DC converter software update.
- The oil leak came back. Your F-PACE smells of burning oil or shows leaks after the oil filter housing or cam carrier repair.
- Airbag or brake warnings on your E-PACE. An airbag lamp appears after the passenger module replacement, or brake wear warnings fail to display.
- Weeks waiting on parts. Your Jaguar has spent long stretches at the dealer because parts for a discontinued model are back-ordered.
Jaguar models we see
Lemon law claims can involve any Jaguar still under factory warranty, including:
- F-PACE
- F-PACE SVR
- E-PACE
- I-PACE (all-electric)
- F-TYPE coupe
- F-TYPE convertible
- XF
- XE
What Jaguar’s warranty means for a claim
Jaguar EliteCare extends the new vehicle limited warranty and roadside assistance to 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, and includes complimentary scheduled maintenance for the same 5 years or 60,000 miles. That is a year and 10,000 miles longer than Land Rover’s new-vehicle warranty, so a Jaguar from the final model years may still be within coverage. Jaguar also lists a paint surface and anti-corrosion warranty. Approved Certified Pre-Owned Jaguars carry either a 1-year/unlimited-mile or a 2-year/100,000-mile limited warranty. I-PACE owners should check the battery coverage terms in the Passport to Service that came with the vehicle.
Because scheduled maintenance is included, your Jaguar retailer holds much of your service history; ask for copies of every visit, not just warranty repairs. Several recent Jaguar recalls went out as interim notices, with charge limits or software caps while a final remedy is developed. If a technician reports no fault found, ask that your description and any stored codes still be written on the repair order.
Jaguar recalls and problem reports
No Jaguar articles match that exact combination — but that does not mean you do not have a claim. Repeat repair attempts, days out of service, and warranty status matter more than whether a recall exists.
A recall is not a claim
An open recall on your Jaguar is not, by itself, a lemon law case — and a recall that has already been repaired does not mean you don’t have one. Recalls are safety campaigns run by the manufacturer; lemon law claims turn on how your specific vehicle has performed under warranty. What matters is the record: how many times you brought the vehicle in for the same problem, how many days it has spent out of service, and whether the defect substantially impairs its use, value, or safety while covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
A Jaguar that has been back to the dealer repeatedly for one persistent issue can qualify with no recall on file, while a vehicle with three open recalls may not qualify at all if each was repaired on the first visit. Repair-attempt and days-out-of-service thresholds vary from state to state, so the same facts can play out differently depending on where you bought or registered the vehicle. Keep every repair order — the paper trail is the case.
Who handles your Jaguar claim
Lemon Law Group Partners is a law firm dedicated to lemon law. Jason S. Hegedus founded it in 2012 after years as a defense attorney for a major automaker in Michigan, and he has litigated lemon law claims since the late 1990s. That background shows us how manufacturers evaluate and defend claims — and we use it for consumers.
Your Jaguar case is handled by a team of more than twenty attorneys, paralegals and case managers. We collect and review your repair orders, deal with the manufacturer and its lawyers, and pursue a buyback, replacement or cash settlement where your state’s law allows. No attorney’s fees unless we recover.
Jason S. HegedusManaging Partner & FounderFrequently asked questions about Jaguar lemon law claims
Jaguar stopped making my model. Can I still bring a lemon law claim?
Yes. Lemon law rights depend on your vehicle’s defects and warranty, not on whether the model is still built. Jaguar ended production of the XE, XF, F-TYPE, E-PACE and I-PACE by the end of 2024 and built the last F-PACE in December 2025, but the 5-year/60,000-mile EliteCare warranty still covers many of those vehicles. Discontinued models can mean longer waits for parts, and those days out of service can help a claim.
My I-PACE is limited to 90% charge under a recall. Does that count as a defect?
The charge cap is the interim remedy in recall 26V-067, which covers 2020–2021 I-PACEs whose high-voltage battery may overheat. Owners were told to park outside, charge outside and limit charge until the final remedy is available. A restriction that reduces range and how you can use the car is a consequence of a recognized defect. Keep the recall letters and note how long the restriction lasts and any related dealer visits.
Is Jaguar still buying back I-PACEs?
In late 2024 Jaguar agreed to repurchase 2019 model year I-PACEs in the US after software fixes did not fully resolve the overheating risk. Later I-PACEs have been handled through recalls, including battery software updates, module replacement and, for 2020–2021 models, the 26V-067 charge cap. If your 2020 or newer I-PACE has had repeated battery repairs, a lemon law claim is a separate route that depends on your own repair history.
My F-PACE shut down on the highway. Is that the DC-DC converter recall?
It may be. Recalls 26V-248 and 26V-599 cover mild-hybrid F-PACE models through 2024 and describe a DC-DC converter failure that ends 12-volt charging and can cause a complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting. Have the vehicle towed in, ask the dealer to check your VIN against both campaigns, and make sure the repair order records the shutdown even if only an interim step is available.
How is a Jaguar claim different from a Land Rover claim?
Both brands are handled in the US by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, and some recalls cover both. The differences are the warranty and the lineup: Jaguar’s EliteCare warranty runs 5 years or 60,000 miles with included scheduled maintenance, compared with 4 years or 50,000 miles for Land Rover, and Jaguar’s issues are concentrated in the I-PACE battery and the F-PACE and E-PACE rather than in Range Rover-specific recalls.
Think your Jaguar might be a lemon?
If your Jaguar has been in the shop repeatedly for the same warranty problem, or has sat out of service for weeks, tell us what happened. The review is free, and there are no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.
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