Jaguar I-Pace (2021) Recall: Pedestrian Warning Sound Failure
Jaguar recalls 2021-2022 I-Pace vehicles that fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds, risking crashes. Owners must update software free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Jaguar is recalling certain 2021-2022 I-Pace electric vehicles because they don't make enough sound when stationary or reversing, which could cause pedestrians to be unaware of an approaching vehicle. This hazard increases crash risk and violates federal safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80492-jaguar-i-pace-2021-recall-pedestrian-warning-sound-failure.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80492-jaguar-i-pace-2021-recall-pedestrian-warning-sound-failure · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V030000
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“Jaguar I-Pace (2021) Recall: Pedestrian Warning Sound Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80492-jaguar-i-pace-2021-recall-pedestrian-warning-sound-failure. Based on NHTSA recall #23V030000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V030000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicles fail to produce sufficient warning sounds when stationary or in reverse, which can cause pedestrians to not hear the vehicle approaching. This violates federal safety standards requiring minimum sound levels for electric vehicles.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2022 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles are affected. Pedestrians near these vehicles when stationary or reversing are at higher risk of being unaware of the approaching vehicle.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021-2022 Jaguar I-Pace vehicle fails to make warning sounds when stationary or reversing. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2022.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software Free of Charge
Dealers will update the audio amplifier software at no cost to fix the warning sound issue.
Contact Jaguar Customer Service
Reach out to Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827 for assistance with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H421.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 49 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Jaguar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Jaguar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V030000 — Jaguar I-Pace (2021) Recall: Pedestrian Warning Sound Failure Hello, I own a Jaguar I-Pace (2021) Recall: Pedestrian Warning Sound Failure that is covered by recall 23V030000 from Jaguar. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H421. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V030000 (January 26, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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