Model year guide

2021 Jaguar E-Pace

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Jaguar E-Pace is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 63 on record.

2021 Jaguar E-Pace — representative photo
Representative photo

2021 Jaguar E-Pace at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints1
Combined23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Jaguar E-Pace recalls 5

Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter NHTSA Campaign #26V599000 · manufacturer #E008 · 17/09/2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high pow…

Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover…

Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter NHTSA Campaign #26V248000 · manufacturer #D126 H575 · 17/04/2026

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient…

Fix: Dealers will update the central software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for thi…

Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal:cushion NHTSA Campaign #25V466000 · manufacturer #H552 · 11/07/2025

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-Pace vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.

Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H552.

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #24V278000 · manufacturer #H491 · 18/04/2024

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-Pace vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment.

Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H491.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #24V201000 · manufacturer #H481 · 14/03/2024

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-Pace vehicles. The brake pad wear warning light may not appear on the instrument cluster as intended, failing to warn the driver that the brake pads are worn out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Fix: Dealers will update the car configuration file software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H481.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Jaguar E-Pace common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2021 Jaguar E-Pace MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Jaguar E-Pace costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
173.2 in
Width
78.0 in
Height
65.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Curb weight
3,929–4,138 lb
Front track
64.2 in
Rear track
63.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 289

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 289.

Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.

Bulletin SSM76478 - 21JUL26 · Jul 2026

Exhaust System Oxygen (O2) Sensors - Extended Warranty

Bulletin E002 - 20JUL26 · Jul 2026

Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention.

Bulletin H474 Jaguar 15MAY26 · May 2026

Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to generation of engine oil sludge deposits in high pressure engine oil galleries of the engine and inside the Continuous Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) unit.

Bulletin H490v3 - 01MAY26 · Engine · May 2026

Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete.

Bulletin H474 Jaguar 17APR26 · Apr 2026

Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete

Bulletin H474 Jaguar 20MAR26 · Electrical System · Mar 2026

Wireless Charger - Charging Interruption With iPhone 15 and 16 Devices

Bulletin SSM000028 - 18MAR26 · Mar 2026

While driving with satellite maps, sometimes image doesn't load fully and then comes back

Bulletin TUCC_MAR2026_28 · Mar 2026

INCONTROL REMOTE APP WAKE UP TIMER

Bulletin TUCC_MAR2026_27 · Mar 2026

There are several scenarios where the key may be set to a deactivated state.

Bulletin TUCC_MAR2026_26 · Mar 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the E-PACE AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 5

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

High Voltage

Issue: On certain vehicles, the DC/DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" warning message would be displayed. If this happens, and you continue to drive the vehicle, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the vehicle's lights could turn off. Note: This recall is an expansion of Trans…

Transport Canada #2026441 · Sep 2026

High Voltage

Issue: On certain vehicles, the DC-DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" warning message would be displayed. If this happens, and you continue to drive the vehicle, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the vehicle's lights could turn off. Note: This recall only affects certain mil…

Transport Canada #2026195 · Apr 2026

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger-front airbag may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the airbag could tear in a crash. Safety Risk: An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Jaguar will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the passenger-front airb…

Transport Canada #2025375 · Jul 2025

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger-front airbag may catch the cover panel when it inflates. If this happens, the airbag could tear and may not inflate properly. Safety Risk: An airbag that doesn't inflate properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Jaguar will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership…

Transport Canada #2024231 · Apr 2024

Brakes

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the brake wear warning light not to turn on when the brake pads require replacement. Canadian regulations require the warning indicator to stay on when the brakes are worn. Safety Risk: Driving a vehicle with worn out brakes could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Jaguar will notify owners by mail and ad…

Transport Canada #2024167 · Mar 2024

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2021 Jaguar E-Pace vehicles on record

Other Jaguar E-Pace model years

2021 Jaguar E-Pace — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace get?

The 2021 Jaguar E-Pace has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (20 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.