368 Jaguar I-Pace EVs recalled due to fire risk from software issue

Jaguar has recalled 368 I-Pace electric SUVs in Australia made between 2017 and 2023. The recall notice says the issue affects all variants of the I-Pace and have provided a list of affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) on the recall notice.

“Due to a software issue, some vehicles may experience a thermal overload. If this occurs, vehicle occupants may identify smoke or fire emanating from underneath the vehicle.” states the recall notice.

The recall says that owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred Jaguar dealer for inspections.

During the visit, Jaguar retailer will provide an update to the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software that will monitor the High Voltage battery operational status. This will provide indication in the event the High Voltage battery exhibits conditions which may lead to thermal overload condition.

The notice says that the upgraded software provides an enhanced level of driver warnings in relation to high voltage battery condition and in the event the software determines a risk exists, the high voltage battery charging capacity is temporarily limited to 75%.

The warning message and associated owner guide instruction directs the driver to take their vehicle to a Jaguar retailer for diagnosis, your retailer will then inspect, and if necessary, repair or replace the affected high voltage battery module/assembly, free of charge.