2019 Jaguar F-Pace: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine; the 2021 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Feb 2021
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“One seatbelt has been sticking the front passenger seatbelt for quite some time since I purchased the vehicle recently a few days ago the drivers seatbelt started sticking, and I actually got trapped in the seatbelt in the car and could not get out for quite some time I eventually had to expand the seatbelt and crawl my way out of the car.”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2026
“Check Engine light POO14 , indicates shake , stall and loss of power. Appointment is scheduled with Jaguar, this is a known problem and recall however my specific model has no yet been placed on recall , definitely a safety problem that shall not be noticed only until an accident occurs to me myself or others.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2026
“My car didn't stop when I was parking. I went over the sidewalk and I hit the tree on the driver side passenger door. The tree and sidewalk slowed me down enough where I missed the head on collision with the building in front of me. I took pictures and reported it to my insurance.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2025
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“Our vehicle's exhaust camshaft actuator failed without warning and costed +$3K. The vehicle was only 6 months outside its warranty and less than 60K miles. TSB for our VIN was issued for Camshaft solenoids and the technician stated it could have prevented the actuator failure. The service tech also stated he believes the Jaguar-recommended length between oil changes plays a factor in premature failed of this component. It appears to be a common issue for this engine according to the service tech and F-Pace forums.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2024
“The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, after which the contact smelled antifreeze on the interior of the vehicle. The low coolant and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures the radiator and vacuum cooling system elbow hose. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed with water pump failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2024
“The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated that while driving forward into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal to stop, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the vehicle to drive forward and crash into the rear of a second parked vehicle. During the incident, the contact sustained a neck and head injury which did not require medical treatment. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. No police report was taken. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 2022
“The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine was overheating. There was a red triangle displayed on the instrument panel. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the coolant level, coolant hose, and seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 51,039.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2022
“Rear camera and electrical components within and under console failed and replaced by dealer three times under warranty. Now, barley outside of warranty center console clerical components failed again and not covered.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2022
“In my 2019 jaguar f pace, I was stopped, waiting for the car in opposite lane to pass so I could cross left into my driveway. The other driver crossed the yellow lines hitting me head on at about 45 mph. My air bags never deployed. The other drivers did yet mine did not, no warnings from drive package or adaptive dynamics showed. Car is totaled, not one airbag deployed.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2021
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019 Jaguar F-Pace, F-Type, and XJ vehicles equipped with V6 or V8 gasoline engines. The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the crankshaft pulley bolt to fracture, potentially resulting in engine failure.
Remedy: Jaguar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H181.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jaguar F-Pace vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H332.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2019 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2019 Jaguar F-Pace reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2019 Jaguar F-Pace. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2019 Jaguar F-Pace have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.