The 2018 Jaguar E-Pace has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,114 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC18V1400002018-03-0141 affected
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar E-Pace vehicles. The brackets that secure the front brake hoses may not have been installed properly, allowing the front brake hoses to contact the tires, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose brackets, replacing any that do not provide sufficient clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H074.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE and F-TYPE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H081.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
POWER TRAIN
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Oem windshield, vehicle has no accidents or damage. Windshield seal failed. Can push the windshield away from the frame and has water intrusion. Unknown how much of the seal and dash electronics are compromised. Safety concern catastrophic failure of a windshield while driving or loss of…”
“The contact owns a 2018 jaguar e-pace. The contact stated that upon routine tire service, there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. The contact was informed by the mechanic at a local firestone that the fuel line was leaking while the vehicle was…”
“The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2018 jaguar e-pace. The contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased, an abnormal fuel odor had been emitting from the vehicle. The contact stated that the abnormal smell persisted. The contact stated that the fuel odor was strong when filling…”
“The car shifts into neutral on the freeway.”
“The cooling fan runs at extremely high speed for no reason and makes an extremely loud noise. There have been similar multiple complaints on jaguar e pace forums”
“The contact owns a 2018 jaguar e-pace. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the front hazard lights were still blinking. The contact's wife opened the driver's door and there was smoke inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the smoke odor was coming from the…”
“When parked in a parking lot, the vehicle started moving by itself. This had happen before on a different occasions. This time I could not get it to stop. Because of the accident that ensued, I cant remember a lot about the accident. The police believe I hit the post at 30 to 50 mph. Because of…”
“On 7.9.2019 car was in eco mode. Went down hill, stopped at light to turn right. Car turned off as should but would not come back on. Almost got rear ended as, no power to car as was trying to pull off to side of road, almost hit guardrail because could not turn wheel easily as no power steering.…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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