Jaguar Recalls I-Pace EVs Over Battery Fire Risk

Owners advised to limit charging and park away from structures due to overheating issue.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Jaguar is recalling 2,278 units of its 2020-2021 model year I-Pace electric SUVs due to an overheating issue with the high-voltage battery pack that poses a fire risk. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures, and to limit charging to a maximum of 90% to mitigate the risk until a permanent fix is available.

Why it matters

The I-Pace recall highlights the ongoing challenges automakers face in ensuring the safety and reliability of electric vehicle battery systems, especially in early model years. This issue could undermine consumer confidence in Jaguar's electric future and raises broader questions about EV fire risks and the industry's ability to quickly address such problems.

The details

The root cause of the overheating issue is traced to a folding anode tab in the battery cells that can lead to short circuits and potential fires. While Jaguar initially installed protective software to monitor battery temperatures, field evidence showed this was not enough to fully mitigate the fire risk. The automaker is now restricting charging to 90% and advising owners to park away from structures until a permanent remedy can be developed.

  • The recall was first filed on February 5, 2026.
  • The issue was first identified in 2019 model year I-Paces but continued to present itself through the 2021 model year.

The players

Jaguar

The British automaker that manufactures the all-electric I-Pace SUV.

LG Energy Solutions

The company that provides the battery cells used in the Jaguar I-Pace, which has made quality improvements to the production line following the 2021 model year.

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What’s next

Jaguar says a final remedy will be available under a separate recall, but in the meantime, I-Pace owners must limit charging to 90% and park their vehicles away from structures to reduce the fire risk.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the ongoing challenges automakers face in ensuring the safety and reliability of electric vehicle battery systems, especially in early model years. It also raises broader questions about EV fire risks and the industry's ability to quickly address such problems, which could undermine consumer confidence in the shift to electric mobility.