2019 Jaguar I-PACE

The vehicle has experienced the Traction Battery Fault three times, which is the warning signal provided when there is a main battery fault situation. During the latest incident, the warning appeared and shortly afterward the vehicle emitted white smoke with an electrical odor and crackling from the front undercarriage. Emergency services were contacted through 911, and firefighters disconnected the 12V battery to stabilize the vehicle. Two previous traction-battery-related repair attempts were performed by Jaguar, and a third repair is currently underway. The repeated failure of the high-voltage traction battery system represents a potential fire risk and electrical hazard. I am reporting this incident to ensure NHTSA is aware of this high-voltage safety defect.

The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V633000 (Electrical System), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the battery energy control module software was updated as an interim repair. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had become undrivable and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with gear box failure. The contact started negotiations with the manufacturer for the repurchase of the vehicle as a final recall option. The contact and the manufacturer agreed on April 15th, 2025 to the solution. The contact stated that the manufacturer scheduled a meeting for the final repair on May 22, 2025, at 9 AM; however, the manufacturer representative arrived to the meeting two hours late, after the contact had waited for an hour and 30 minutes and had already left for work. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle also failed to shift to neutral. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to fully charge. The battery warning error was displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V633000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was towed, and the local dealer was contacted. The dealer diagnosed that the failure was due to the traction battery and the main battery. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact not to park in the garage due to a possible fire. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer offered a buyback, but the buyback was not finalized. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V633000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the repurchase by the manufacturer was not yet unavailable. The local dealer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall resolution. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V369000 (Electrical System) and 24V183000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the dealer consulted with the manufacturer, and it was decided to re-acquire the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the paperwork. The contact stated that when the manufacturer was contacted, the contact was informed that a representative would be in contact; however, after five months, the contact had not yet received a call. The contact stated that the vehicle battery failed in January 2025, and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Vehicle began flashing Traction Battery Warnings along with warnings to stop driving car. I had been parking car outside for two years since notification from JLR to keep car outside and away from structures. Set up appointment for next day to have car towed to dealership, and asked them to attempt the latest software upgrade, understanding that it would not solve problem, but might make the car safe to drive. That same day, received buyback letter from JLR. Called dealer, told them to just try the update, nothing else. They asked me to pay $325 to inspect car. I refused and stated I was calling Morley as indicated in received letter. Called Morley, gave them information and followed up in email with all requested documentation. Morley advised me to keep the car at the dealership as they would be handling the buyback. Informed dealership that that was the plan. A few days later, Morley indicated that they would be settling the case by paying my KBB value, despite the fact that I am in California. I hired an attorney, who contacted Morley. We heard nothing for several weeks, during which time the dealership contacted me and insist I remove my car as they had heard nothing from Morley in the prior 30 days. The dealership tried to have me pay for services I did not authorize, and had taken apart and removed the windshield wiper and grill and interior covers under hood and had not reinstalled, nor were they in the car. The car was left on their lot, which an acknowledged rodent problem, for 30 days. Morley then insisted that the attorney work directly with JLR NA. Attorney sent demand to them on April 26 , but one month later w have heard nothing. The car does not drive, and is stored outside on my driveway. 60 days in, and we have no contact from JLR, let alone a satisfactory resolution.