Jaguar I-Pace Recall R/2023/065: On Certain Vehicles The EV Battery Condition May Be Degraded. A Degraded EV Battery May…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2023/065, campaign code H420. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
12 Apr 2023
Launched
9
vehicles in the UK
H420
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Jaguar recalled I-Pace vehicles built between 24 April 2018 and 23 January 2020. The EV battery condition may be degraded. The dealer will replace the traction battery and associated components. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The EV battery condition may be degraded. A degraded EV battery may give rise to an elevated risk of thermal overload in extreme cases this may lead to a vehicle fire.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: On certain vehicles the EV battery condition may be degraded. A degraded EV battery may give rise to an elevated risk of thermal overload in extreme cases this may lead to a vehicle fire. Defect: On certain vehicles the EV battery condition may be degraded. A degraded EV battery may give rise to an elevated risk of thermal overload in extreme cases this may lead to a vehicle fire. Remedy: Replacement of the traction battery and associated components.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a vehicle fire.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the traction battery and associated components.

Are You Affected?

I-Pace built between 24 April 2018 and 23 January 2020 may be included. Jaguar estimates 9 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jaguar.
  2. Book with any franchised Jaguar dealer, quoting the campaign code H420 or the DVSA reference R/2023/065. See how to get a Jaguar recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
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I-PaceOn affected vehicles a crack may be present in the floor tunnel strengthening panel. Where a crack is present there is risk that the crack may propagate which may impact the seat anchorage structural performanceLowR/2024/023
I-PaceJaguar I-PACE high voltage battery pack fire or smoke: incorrectly repairedUrgentR/2023/297

This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2022/223 on 19 Aug 2022, for a damaged front seat belt pre tensioner tube may have been installed on the seat belt…. The one launched after it was R/2023/088 on 18 Apr 2023, for on affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become…. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and fire risk recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2023/065, launched 12 April 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.