Jaguar I-Pace Recall R/2026/052: To 2021 Model Year Jaguar I-PACE Battery Fire Or Smoke, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 16,291
- vehicles in the UK
- H570 H571 & H572
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled I-Pace vehicles built between 23 June 2017 and 18 June 2021. Some vehicles have experienced thermal overload in the high voltage traction battery pack which may present as smoke or fire. The recall notice describes the fix as: as an interim repair the vehicles will have software installed to restrict the maximum state of charge to 90% whilst a permanent remedy is developed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles have experienced thermal overload in the high voltage traction battery pack which may present as smoke or fire. Since the installation of protective software field evidence has shown that there remains a risk of thermal overload in vehicles with battery packs manufactured up to the end of 2021 model year.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 2019 to 2021 Model Year Jaguar I-PACE Battery Fire or Smoke Defect: Some vehicles have experienced thermal overload in the high voltage traction battery pack which may present as smoke or fire. Since the installation of protective software field evidence has shown that there remains a risk of thermal overload in vehicles with battery packs manufactured up to the end of 2021 model year. Remedy: As an interim repair the vehicles will have software installed to restrict the maximum state of charge to 90% whilst a permanent remedy is developed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: to 2021 model year jaguar I-PACE battery fire or smoke.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as an interim repair the vehicles will have software installed to restrict the maximum state of charge to 90% whilst a permanent remedy is developed. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
I-Pace built between 23 June 2017 and 18 June 2021 may be included. Jaguar estimates 16,291 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 H570 H571 & H572 or the DVSA reference R/2026/052. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-PaceElevated Risk | Urgent | R/2024/120 | |
| I-PaceI-PACE High Voltage battery loose busbar fixings | Urgent | R/2024/034 | |
| 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 performance | Low | R/2024/023 | |
| I-PaceJaguar I-PACE high voltage battery pack fire or smoke: incorrectly repaired | Urgent | R/2023/297 | |
| I-PaceOn affected I-PACE vehicles without heated front windscreen the High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) can fail to operate and will not provide windscreen defrosting capability | Urgent | R/2023/227 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2025/488 on 2 Dec 2025, for security Guidance. The one launched after it was R/2025/555 on 12 Jun 2026, for e-PACE F-PACE defender discovery sport range rover evoque and range rover velar PHEV…. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/052, launched 6 March 2026. 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.