Jaguar E-Pace Recall R/2018/088: Reverse Lights Interact With Epb, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 May 2018
- Launched
- 1,305
- vehicles in the UK
- H105
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled E-Pace vehicles built between 27 July 2017 and 2 March 2018. Operation of the reversing lamp may be affected on certain vehicles. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles download the latest software to correct this. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Operation of the reversing lamp may be affected on certain vehicles. When the driver engages reverse gear and the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is applied the reversing lamps will not illuminate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REVERSE LIGHTS INTERACT WITH EPB Defect: Operation of the reversing lamp may be affected on certain vehicles. When the driver engages reverse gear and the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is applied the reversing lamps will not illuminate. Remedy: On affected vehicles download the latest software to correct this.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: reverse lights interact with epb.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles download the latest software to correct this. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
E-Pace built between 27 July 2017 and 2 March 2018 may be included. Jaguar estimates 1,305 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jaguar, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jaguar.
- Book with any franchised Jaguar dealer, quoting the campaign code H105 or the DVSA reference R/2018/088. See how to get a Jaguar recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2018/058 on 24 Apr 2018, for front brake flexi hose brackets may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/014 on 29 Jan 2019, for the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/088, launched 10 May 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.