2019 Jaguar I-Pace Recalled for Battery Fire Issue

The Jaguar I-Pace was launched in 2019 as the brand’s first mass-market EV. This luxury vehicle was also one of the first long-range vehicles, which is still a concern when it comes to buying an EV, even if not everyone agrees that it should be a priority. Five years later, the I-Pace is facing its second recall related to the vehicle’s battery.

The first recall was last year, and involved nearly all the 6,400 units of the I-Pace sold in the United States. The problem was with the battery packs and their potential for catching fire, which is a recurring issue with electic vehicles. The fix involved a software update to monitor the health of the battery pack and, in some cases, replacement of the battery energy control module.

The Second Recall

If needed, Jaguar was also willing to replace the battery pack entirely if inspections showed a problem. All the work was free of charge and that seemed like the end of the issue, but now it looks like they didn’t quite get things figured out. This time, the issue impacts only the 2019 model year, which was the first year of the I-Pace.

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But mass production is still a sticky subject.

All 258 units of the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace sold in the US have batteries that could overheat and catch fire. That’s not good, but even worse is that there currently is no fix for this problem. Jaguar is working on it, but in the meantime, owners should park and charge their vehicles outside and away from any buildings.

Don’t Fully Charge

In addition, the I-Pace should only be charged to 75 percent, which takes its range down to about 175 miles. Recall documents show that at a charge of over 85 percent, the chances of a fire are greater, so charging it up to 75 percent keeps it well under that figure. While Jaguar works on a fix, customers should also park their vehicles outside and away from buildings.

The battery cell causing the problem was manufactured by LG Energy Solution. It made batteries for several other EVs including the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Hyundai Kona Electric, which also had battery recalls. Notification letters are being sent out to I-Pace owners impacted by this latest recall on April 26, but customers can contact Jaguar directly if they have concerns.