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  • Engine. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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  • 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

Fuel/propulsion System complaints

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Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2026
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train

Recall H009 is exactly what happened to my car I was turning in an intersection when I herd a loud boom and crackling I lost control almost hitting 2 cars and when I finally stopped I look below and my drive shaft had snapped and some of the drive shaft was stuck in the differential. Recall H039 is exactly what happened to my …

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Recall H009 is exactly what happened to my car I was turning in an intersection when I herd a loud boom and crackling I lost control almost hitting 2 cars and when I finally stopped I look below and my drive shaft had snapped and some of the drive shaft was stuck in the differential. Recall H039 is exactly what happened to my car I was driving my car and it suddenly cut off on me while driving I then had it towed to a mechanic shop and it smelled like gas after a couple attempts to start it the mechanic told me it was leaking gas from engine and out exhaust pipes the engine was flooded with gas and could have caught fire if kept driving after doing some research this exact recall H039 is what the mechanic had explained to me. My vin was not listed on the recalls but is an 2017 Jaguar F Pace 3.0 L vin is [XXX] these problems happen unexpectedly and no warning or anything. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI #11709815

Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2024
EngineFuel/propulsion System

Oil leaking from turbo charger into exhaust.

NHTSA ODI #11611051

Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2024
EngineFuel/propulsion System

Overheating engine. Was driving and all of a sudden with no warning the temperature gauge went up to hot and engine was overheating. I was told by the dealer that my engine is gone and it was going to cost me $5,000 just to break the engine down and just diagnosed the problem.

NHTSA ODI #11597361

Mileage unknown · May 27, 2024
EngineFuel/propulsion System

I am writing to file a formal complaint against Carvana regarding the purchase of a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. Despite driving less than 4189 miles, the vehicle requires extensive repairs costing $8,600.00 before taxes, with additional maintenance costs of $1,400.00. Carvana misrepresented the vehicle's condition, failing to disclose m…

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I am writing to file a formal complaint against Carvana regarding the purchase of a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. Despite driving less than 4189 miles, the vehicle requires extensive repairs costing $8,600.00 before taxes, with additional maintenance costs of $1,400.00. Carvana misrepresented the vehicle's condition, failing to disclose multiple engine and coolant leaks, which were discovered after purchase. They also did not inform me that an extended warranty was not available for the vehicle, and neglected to provide a copy of their inspection report details. The remaining vehicle loan is $28,000.00. Upon contacting Carvana about these issues, they stated that the car was outside the return window and refused further assistance. The repairs needed were massive and consistent with pre-existing conditions, indicating that Carvana neglected to perform adequate maintenance or disclose the damage. I am a remote worker and only travel to take my children to and from school daily. Despite this limited use, the vehicle has incurred significant damage, including massive oil and coolant leaks, posing a risk of injury to myself and my children, as well as the potential for explosion due to the extent of the leaks. Carvana's failure to disclose the vehicle inspection report at the time of purchase was a deceptive practice that concealed preexisting mechanical failures. This deceptive behavior placed me along with 4 minor children at risk of injury and a potentially catastrophic auto engine explosion or fire due to the extent of the leaks. Please investigate this known coolant leak issue that extends to oil engine issue it's many other owners are experiencing the same issue. This is why Carvana fails to offer extended warranty on purchase. This is a known issue impacting many other 2017 jaguar fpaces around or at same mileage mark. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI #11590862

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 · 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

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

19,000 miles · Sep 8, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System

THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS LESS THAN 18 MOS OLD, WAS AT RANDOM TIMES HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING (CHUGGING AND HESITATING). I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP, AND AFTER ONE DAY THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEN, ABOUT A WEEK LATER I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT O…

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THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS LESS THAN 18 MOS OLD, WAS AT RANDOM TIMES HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING (CHUGGING AND HESITATING). I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP, AND AFTER ONE DAY THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEN, ABOUT A WEEK LATER I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF. I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE AND PRESSED THE BUTTON TO START THE CAR, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. THEN, I PRESSED IT AGAIN AND IT CHUGGED A LITTLE. I PRESSED IT AGAIN AND IT CHUGGED AND HESITATED A BIT BEFORE STARTING. THE LIGHT HAD ALREADY TURNED GREEN AND I WAS HOLDING UP TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME AND CALLED THE JAGUAR LAND ROVER DALLAS DEALERSHIP TO ALERT THEM TO THE PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T GET TO IT FOR AT LEAST TWO TO FIVE WEEKS BECAUSE THEY HAD SO MANY OTHER CARS IN FOR SERVICE! I DID SOME ONLINE RESEARCH AND SAW OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE. IT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE ENERGY SAVING AUTO STOP/START FEATURE THAT MUST BE DISABLED EVERY TIME ONE STARTS THE VEHICLE TO RENDER IT SAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND ADDRESSED.

NHTSA ODI #11128203

Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Fuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other

CARBON MONOXIDE SPONTANEOUS RELEASE IN GARAGED, STOPPED VEHICLE AT 11:45 PM. DISCOVERED 20 PPM IN GARAGE WHERE CAR PARKED. ENGINE OFF BUT "WHIRRING" SOUND FROM UNDER HOOD. REMOVED CAR FROM GARAGE AND CARBON MONOXIDE MONITOR DROPPED TO "0". NO FATA

NHTSA ODI #11057958

1,900 miles · Jun 30, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System

THE VEHICLE HAS AN ENGINE "AUTO STOP" FEATURE ENABLED BY DEFAULT. WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SHOTS OFF AND WHEN THE FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE BREAK, THE ENGINE STARTS. THERE IS AN APPROXIMATE 1 TO 1.5 SECOND DELAY IN THE ENGINE RESTARTING. UNLESS THE DRIVER INTENTIONALLY DISABLES THIS FEATURE EVERY TIME…

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THE VEHICLE HAS AN ENGINE "AUTO STOP" FEATURE ENABLED BY DEFAULT. WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SHOTS OFF AND WHEN THE FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE BREAK, THE ENGINE STARTS. THERE IS AN APPROXIMATE 1 TO 1.5 SECOND DELAY IN THE ENGINE RESTARTING. UNLESS THE DRIVER INTENTIONALLY DISABLES THIS FEATURE EVERY TIME THEY GET INTO THE CAR, IT REMAINS ENABLED. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. IN CITY TRAFFIC WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION STOPPED IN THE INTERSECTION WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE ENGINE HAD SHUT OFF. I HAD TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE TO AVOID A VEHICLE AND THE CAR HESITATED WHILE THE ENGINE RESTARTED. THIS HESITATION NEARLY CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AS I WAS BARELY ABLE TO AVOID THE OTHER VEHICLE. IF A DRIVER FORGETS DO DISABLE THIS FEATURE, THEY ATE AT RISK OF A SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI #10881839

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.