2018 Jaguar E-Pace problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (4) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2)
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2018-03-01 · campaign 18V140000 · 41 vehicles
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.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 2018-02-02 · campaign 18V090000 · 10,073 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (420)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-03-10 · SSM76412 - 10MAR26 · Other
smart key deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
Power Train 2025-10-14 · JLRTB02023NAS3 RESCINDED · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mil illuminated.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-29 · SSM76387 - 29AUG25 · Other
customer may report body and comfort (hmi) can related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or become inoperable every 8-10 minutes while driving.
Suspension 2025-06-18 · SSM76302 - 17JUN25 · Other
front stabilizer bar link - noisy
Power Train 2025-06-13 · TUCC_JUN2025_46 · Other
mil on instrument cluster.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-11 · TUCC_APR2025_22 · Other
cosmetic defect to idma and icdm will also be handled via autofred for specific model callouts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 420 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel is leaking onto the engine and in the engine bay from the fuel rail and fuel line. i can also smell fuel inside the vehicle's cab. there is already a recall on this exact year make and model vehicle with the same engine. somehow my vehicle did not make it to the list. my vehicle is available for inspection. my fiance, my baby, and i are at s…”
2026-09-14 · Engine“i own a 2018 jaguar e-pace that recently failed the virginia state safety inspection due to a problem involving the fuel system/fuel rail. the vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request. the primary symptom was a strong smell of raw gasoline. there were no warning lights or messages on the dashboard. the vehicle was …”
2026-08-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“engine fuel rail leak and engine feed line leak. starting the car has a raw fuel smell inside the cabin of the car. took the car to jaguar and they said nothing was wrong. took the car to a jaguar specialty shop and they revealed the fuel rail needed a "recall" similar to the 2017+ jaguar f-pace for the fuel rail, and 2 engine feed lines. safety is…”
2026-05-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 85,000 mi“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 up the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to several ind…”
2026-02-20 · Visibility/Wiper“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 electronics resulting in loss of driver control. no pictu…”
2026-02-19 · Power Train“the car shifts into neutral on the freeway.…”
2025-08-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 75,000 mi“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 running. no warning light was illuminated. an appointmen…”
2025-01-26 · Engine“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 …”
2024-07-08 · Electrical System · 68,900 mi“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 cabin of the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehi…”
2020-07-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 13,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 the jaguar proprietary information system" black box "…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.