The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V030000·Announced 2023-01-26

Jaguar I-PACE vehicles recalled for insufficient pedestrian warning sounds

Jaguar is recalling 2021-2022 I-PACE vehicles because they fail to produce sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary or in reverse, violating federal safety standards. Dealers will update the audio amplifier software at no charge.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall addresses a federal safety compliance violation for pedestrian warning sounds, creating a theoretical risk of pedestrian-vehicle crashes. However, no injuries or illnesses have been reported, placing it at Score 3 per the rubric for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles because they fail to produce sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse. These vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 141, which sets minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles.

A vehicle that fails to make sufficient warning sound may leave pedestrians unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

This recall affects approximately 1,072 vehicles. Owners should contact their local Jaguar dealer, who will update the audio amplifier software at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2023. Jaguar customer service can be reached at 1-800-452-4827, or owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information. Additional details are available at www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
JAGUAR I-PACE
Brand
JAGUAR
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Pedestrian Warning System
Hazard
Affected units
1,072

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • I-PACE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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