Jaguar Land Rover Issues Recall for 2,300 Electric SUVs Due to Potential Battery Fire Hazard

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 2,300 electric SUVs in the U.S. due to concerns that a high-voltage battery may overheat, posing an increased fire risk. This announcement was made by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday.

The recall affects 2,278 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles from the 2020–2021 model years.

As a temporary measure, the NHTSA stated that the battery software will be updated either by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update to limit the state of charge to 90%. The final remedy for the issue is still under development.

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Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 2,300 electric SUVs in the U.S. over concerns that a high voltage battery may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. (Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images / Getty Images)

There will be no charge for vehicle owners for the interim repair, as stated in the recall report.

Owners can monitor their vehicle’s charging status using the latest version of the Jaguar Remote App or directly inside the vehicle. It is recommended that owners physically stop charging by unplugging the cable once it reaches a 90% state of charge.

Additionally, vehicle owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to charge their vehicles outdoors whenever possible.

The recall impacts 2,278 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles of the 2020-2021 model year. (Aly Song/Reuters / Reuters Photos)

According to the report, “Vehicles have experienced thermal overload, which may show as smoke or fire, that may occur in the high voltage traction battery pack. The investigation is ongoing.”

Investigations have indicated that a “folded anode tab” in battery cells produced at an LG Energy Solution facility in Poland may lead to short-circuiting.

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Investigations pointed to a “folded anode tab” in battery cells produced at an LG Energy Solution facility in Poland. (Anna Barclay/Getty Images / Getty Images)

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According to the report, “Modules that were identified by the remedy software as having characteristics of a folded anode tab, which may contribute to a risk of thermal overload, are still being inspected by the supplier.”

Notification letters are expected to be mailed to affected owners starting April 3.

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 2,300 electric SUVs in the U.S. due to concerns that a high-voltage battery may overheat, posing an increased fire risk. This announcement was made by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday.

The recall affects 2,278 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles from the 2020–2021 model years.

As a temporary measure, the NHTSA stated that the battery software will be updated either by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update to limit the state of charge to 90%. The final remedy for the issue is still under development.

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Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 2,300 electric SUVs in the U.S. over concerns that a high voltage battery may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. (Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images / Getty Images)

There will be no charge for vehicle owners for the interim repair, as stated in the recall report.

Owners can monitor their vehicle’s charging status using the latest version of the Jaguar Remote App or directly inside the vehicle. It is recommended that owners physically stop charging by unplugging the cable once it reaches a 90% state of charge.

Additionally, vehicle owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to charge their vehicles outdoors whenever possible.

The recall impacts 2,278 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles of the 2020-2021 model year. (Aly Song/Reuters / Reuters Photos)

According to the report, “Vehicles have experienced thermal overload, which may show as smoke or fire, that may occur in the high voltage traction battery pack. The investigation is ongoing.”

Investigations have indicated that a “folded anode tab” in battery cells produced at an LG Energy Solution facility in Poland may lead to short-circuiting.

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Investigations pointed to a “folded anode tab” in battery cells produced at an LG Energy Solution facility in Poland. (Anna Barclay/Getty Images / Getty Images)

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According to the report, “Modules that were identified by the remedy software as having characteristics of a folded anode tab, which may contribute to a risk of thermal overload, are still being inspected by the supplier.”

Notification letters are expected to be mailed to affected owners starting April 3.