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  • Engine. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports2 fire reports2 injury reports

Engine complaints

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Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2022
EngineFuel/propulsion System

JUST PULLED ONTO THE INTERSTATE AND WAS EXCELLING, (55 MPH) HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE "POP" AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO A "RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE" MODE. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY TO SEE IF I HAD POPPED A TIRE; HOWEVER WHITE SMOKE WAS PLUMMING FROM THE EXHAUST. I COULDN'T DRIVE MY CAR AT ALL. I THEN CONTACTED ROADSIDE AND TH…

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JUST PULLED ONTO THE INTERSTATE AND WAS EXCELLING, (55 MPH) HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE "POP" AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO A "RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE" MODE. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY TO SEE IF I HAD POPPED A TIRE; HOWEVER WHITE SMOKE WAS PLUMMING FROM THE EXHAUST. I COULDN'T DRIVE MY CAR AT ALL. I THEN CONTACTED ROADSIDE AND THEY PICKED THE CAR UP. THEN CALLED JAGUAR OF IN ATLANTA AND DESCRIBED WHAT HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TURBO HAD PROBABLY GONE OUT. JAGUAR SERVICE CONFIRMED THE TURBO HAD INDEED GONE OUT, AS WELL AIR COOLANT FAN AND POSSIBLY FUEL INJECTOR SENSOR. SO FAR AT $5K. UPON DOING SOME RESEARCH IT'S BEEN FOUND THAT A PLETHORA OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME VEHICLE, AROUND THE SAME MILEAGE (56K MILES), ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE. WHEN IS A RECALL GOING TO BE ISSUED AND ALL OF US GET OUR MONEY BACK FOR THIS NEGLIGENCE.

NHTSA ODI #11489777

Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2022
Engine

I was driving on the highway at about 65 MPH and the car just locked up and stopped working. Everything on the dashboard began flashing. Luckily I had enough momentum to pull over to the side of the road. I took it to Tacoma Jaguar who refused to even diagnose it for over two weeks. When they finally diagnosed it they informed m…

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I was driving on the highway at about 65 MPH and the car just locked up and stopped working. Everything on the dashboard began flashing. Luckily I had enough momentum to pull over to the side of the road. I took it to Tacoma Jaguar who refused to even diagnose it for over two weeks. When they finally diagnosed it they informed my husband and myself that the timing belt snapped and I needed an entirely new engine which would cost $32,000!!! The car is BARELY 5 years old and has less than 60,000 miles on it.

NHTSA ODI #11485839

85,000 miles · Jun 10, 2022
EngineService Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated that extra travel time was needed for the vehicle to come to a complete stop with an abnormal, screeching sound coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and had the braking system repaired; however, the failure persisted. In addi…

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The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated that extra travel time was needed for the vehicle to come to a complete stop with an abnormal, screeching sound coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and had the braking system repaired; however, the failure persisted. In addition to the brake failure, the contact stated that the vehicle began to shut off while driving at various speeds as an unknown warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and remained at the dealer without being diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

NHTSA ODI #11468595

Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2022
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System

This has happened to us 3 times where we would have between 17-25 miles left on gas in our car and the vehicle would completely shut down on us; once on the freeway and once on an extremely busy street. Once the car shuts down, we can turn it on in terms of lights, music etc. however the car will not come back on to drive. I’ve …

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This has happened to us 3 times where we would have between 17-25 miles left on gas in our car and the vehicle would completely shut down on us; once on the freeway and once on an extremely busy street. Once the car shuts down, we can turn it on in terms of lights, music etc. however the car will not come back on to drive. I’ve reported this to jaguar in San Francisco more than once and they keep saying it’s the gas. Our gas never reaches the red line.

NHTSA ODI #11461719

38,231 miles · Jul 1, 2021
EngineFire

The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over while starting the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was diagnosed with the super charger and the engine needing to be replaced. Th…

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The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over while starting the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was diagnosed with the super charger and the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After retrieving the vehicle, the contact noticed that smoke was coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled not allowing the contact to shift gears. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,231.

NHTSA ODI #11423110

75,000 miles · Apr 28, 2021
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other

IT STARTED WITH A LOW COOLANT LEVEL SIGN ON MY DASHBAORD ! NEXT THING I NOTICED WAS A LEAK. AFTER, A LITTLE CLICKING NOISE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TURNS OUT ITS THE COOLANT AND HAS TO BE REPLACED WITH THE HOSES 3,500 WORTH.

NHTSA ODI #11414269

91,000 miles · Apr 9, 2021
EnginePower Train

IN MOTION ON THE INTERSTATE, SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO TURBO FAILURE THAT STARVED THE ENGINE OF OIL. ALL MAINTENANCE UP TO DATE AND COMPLETED ON TIME AT JLR. 91K MILES ON THE ENGINE. HAD TO FULLY REPLACE THE ENGINE, TURBO (X2), CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WATER PUMP, AND NUMEROUS SENSORS. THE ENGINE DID NOT OVERHEAT …

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IN MOTION ON THE INTERSTATE, SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO TURBO FAILURE THAT STARVED THE ENGINE OF OIL. ALL MAINTENANCE UP TO DATE AND COMPLETED ON TIME AT JLR. 91K MILES ON THE ENGINE. HAD TO FULLY REPLACE THE ENGINE, TURBO (X2), CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WATER PUMP, AND NUMEROUS SENSORS. THE ENGINE DID NOT OVERHEAT NOR WERE THERE ANY WARNING CODES.

NHTSA ODI #11407199

40,000 miles · Apr 9, 2021
Engine

MY WIFE WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN. ONCE COMPLETING THE TURN ONTO A 35MPH ROAD SHE HEARD WHAT SHE DESCRIBED AS A "POP" AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO A "RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE" MODE. SHE PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND CALLED ME. I THEN CALLED JAGUAR OF PORTLAND AND DESCRIBED WHAT HAPPENED. HE SAID …

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MY WIFE WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN. ONCE COMPLETING THE TURN ONTO A 35MPH ROAD SHE HEARD WHAT SHE DESCRIBED AS A "POP" AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO A "RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE" MODE. SHE PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND CALLED ME. I THEN CALLED JAGUAR OF PORTLAND AND DESCRIBED WHAT HAPPENED. HE SAID TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. IF THE "RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE" ICON IS GONE THAN GO AHEAD AND DRIVE IT HOME. MY WIFE DID EXACTLY THAT AND THE ICON WAS GONE SO SHE PROCEEDED DOWN THE ROAD AGAIN. SHE DROVE ABOUT 2,000 FT. WHEN SHE SAID SHE NOTICED SOME WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SO SHE PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF AGAIN. I THEN CONTACTED JAGUAR ROADSIDE AND THEY PICKED THE CAR UP. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE TURBO HAD GONE OUT AND THAT THE ENGINE WAS GOING TO NEED REPLACED. ALL OF THIS AFTER ONLY A WEEK TO A WEEK AND A HALF AFTER JAGUAR PERFORMED A FULL MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED A THERMOSTAT. UPON DOING SOME RESEARCH IT'S BEEN FOUND THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME VEHICLE, AROUND THE SAME MILEAGE, ARE HAVING ENGINES REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI #11407193

85,000 miles · Apr 6, 2021
Engine

WHILE DRIVING ON THE 75 HWY MY TIMING CHAIN BROKE (COMMON FOR THIS ENGINE, I AM FINDING OUT) AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF CAUSING ME TO BRAKE AND NEARLY GETTING REAR ENDED. THEN WHILE TRYING TO CROSS TWO LANES TRYING TO GET TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT ANY POWER, I NEARLY GOT HIT SEVERAL TIMES. BEYOND A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, TIMING CHAIN FA…

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WHILE DRIVING ON THE 75 HWY MY TIMING CHAIN BROKE (COMMON FOR THIS ENGINE, I AM FINDING OUT) AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF CAUSING ME TO BRAKE AND NEARLY GETTING REAR ENDED. THEN WHILE TRYING TO CROSS TWO LANES TRYING TO GET TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT ANY POWER, I NEARLY GOT HIT SEVERAL TIMES. BEYOND A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, TIMING CHAIN FAILURE RESULTING IN NEEDING NEW ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI #11406687

101,529 miles · Jul 21, 2020
Engine

WHILE DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. STOPPED TO GET GAS AND AFTER RESTART THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS GONE. LATER THAT EVENING WHILE DRIVING NORMAL SPEED LIMIT THERE WAS A LOUD CHATTER FROM THE ENGINE AND THEN WHITE SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE EXHAUST. PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO RESTART. ONE CLICK BUT T…

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WHILE DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. STOPPED TO GET GAS AND AFTER RESTART THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS GONE. LATER THAT EVENING WHILE DRIVING NORMAL SPEED LIMIT THERE WAS A LOUD CHATTER FROM THE ENGINE AND THEN WHITE SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE EXHAUST. PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO RESTART. ONE CLICK BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART.

NHTSA ODI #11340598

Official recalls

4

18V052000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel; Electrical System:software

Jan 12, 2018

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Pace vehicles. The Instrument Cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Note: This recall expands the scope of vehicles recalled under 17V-678. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.

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Electrical System:software

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Pace vehicles. The Instrument Cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

Consequence: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Note: This recall expands the scope of vehicles recalled under 17V-678. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Pace vehicles. The Instrument Cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

Consequence: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Note: This recall expands the scope of vehicles recalled under 17V-678. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.

17V678000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

Oct 26, 2017

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.

17V491000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Aug 4, 2017

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2017 Jaguar F-PACE vehicle equipped with a 3.0L engine. A bolt used to attach the high pressure fuel pump may be too long. As a result, the fuel pump may not be properly secured and the fuel line may crack and leak.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel line crack may leak fuel into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace both fuel pumps and the associated fuel lines, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H039.

17V153000 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

Mar 9, 2017

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 Jaguar F-PACE vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. These vehicles may have been built with a rear driveshaft that is too short, potentially resulting the driveshaft separating from the vehicle.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the driveshaft detaches, a loss of drive power would result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshafts, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H009.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.