AI Damage2021 Jaguar E-Pace: common problems
Owners of the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 288 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 288
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 100% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 100% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 114.
- Engine: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 19.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 2 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 114 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that while driving and coming to a stop light or stop sign, the automatic stop start caused the vehicle when stopped and light or stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The issue also occurred while driving on a roadway, the vehicle stalled when stopped.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,964 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 7% least complained about).
On average one model year of the E-Pace has 2 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 1, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob
- Exhaust System Oxygen (O2) Sensors - Extended Warranty
- 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.
- Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to…
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…
- Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete
- Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete
- While driving with satellite maps, sometimes image doesn't load fully and then comes back
- INCONTROL REMOTE APP WAKE UP TIMER
- There are several scenarios where the key may be set to a deactivated state
- Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle
- Wireless Charger - Charging Interruption With iPhone 15 and 16 Devices
- Once the vehicle is powered down via ignition cycle, it may not restart depending on remaining residual charge
NHTSA lists 288 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 1. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (100%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace?
NHTSA lists 288 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Jaguar E-Pace from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2021 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.