Jaguar Land Rover I-PACE Recall: High-Voltage Battery Safety Concerns

Jaguar Land Rover I-PACE Recall: High-Voltage Battery Safety Concerns

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a recall for a number of its I-PACE electric SUVs in the U.S. due to concerns about potential overheating of the high-voltage battery, which could pose a fire risk. The recall affects 2,278 vehicles from the 2020 and 2021 model years, manufactured between April 2019 and June 2021 in Austria. The issue is related to a defect in the high-voltage battery pack supplied by LG Energy Solution, which could lead to thermal overload and potential smoke or fire incidents.

Jaguar has identified the problem as involving "folded anode tabs" within battery cells, which may cause internal short circuits. To address the issue, the company will implement a temporary software update that limits the maximum state of charge to 90%. This measure aims to reduce the energy stored in the battery pack and minimize the risk of thermal events while a permanent solution is being developed. The software update can be installed at a dealership or delivered over-the-air for convenience.

Owners of the affected vehicles are advised to charge their cars outdoors, away from structures, and to avoid charging above 90% until the software update is applied. Jaguar is actively working on a final repair solution, which will be announced at a later date. The company is collaborating with the supplier to investigate the root cause of the issue by examining returned battery cells.

Transport Canada also issued a recall for one vehicle in Canada in November 2025, which Jaguar repurchased from the owner. The safety of customers is a top priority for Jaguar, and the company is taking proactive steps to address the battery-related concerns in the I-PACE electric SUVs.