2019 Jaguar I-Pace EVs Recalled Over Battery Fire Risk. Yes, Again

To make matters worse, Jaguar hasn’t figured out a fix for the problem yet.

2019 Jaguar I-Pace recalled for the second time to address battery fire risk

Iulian Dnistran

By: Iulian Dnistran

Mar 26, 2024 at 1:00pm ET

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The Jaguar I-Pace was the British marque’s first mass-produced electric model and one of the first long-range EVs on the market. However, I-Pace owners went through a pretty bumpy ride, starting with rather steep depreciation and then experiencing a massive recall that tried to address the issue of battery packs catching on fire.

Last year, Jaguar started a recall for almost 6,400 I-Pace EVs sold in the United States to apply a software update that would monitor the health of the battery pack. All model years, from 2019 to 2024, were affected, and some vehicles needed a new battery energy control module. Jaguar also said that if a vehicle needed a new battery pack, that would be taken care of, free of charge. However, there’s now a new recall in place for early I-Paces but the problem is, there isn’t a fix yet.

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Jaguar's first EV recalled a second time for the same issue

Jaguar is recalling certain 2019 I-Pace EVs sold in the United States again to try and sort out an issue that might lead to the high-voltage battery to catch fire. The problem is, this recall doesn't provide a fix yet.

According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain 2019 Jaguar I-Pace units sold in the United States–that’s 258 vehicles–have battery packs that are “exposed to multiple technical issues” that may lead to an increased risk of thermal overload.

Gallery: 2024 Jaguar I-Pace

2024 Jaguar I-Pace

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The fix is still under development, and until Jaguar comes up with a permanent solution, it advises customers to only charge their EVs to a maximum of 75% SoC and to only park outside and away from buildings.

The battery cells that power the I-Pace were manufactured by LG Energy Solution. The same company made the batteries for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Bolt EUV, and the Hyundai Kona Electric, which were also part of huge battery recalls.

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