Jaguar has issued its fourth recall for battery fire risk on the I-PACE after data indicated that fires continued to occur even after previous software-based protections were applied, according to NHTSA filings reported by Valero Law. The pattern of repeated recalls for the same underlying risk raises questions about whether software mitigations alone can prevent thermal runaway in vehicles with known battery defects.
Operator takeaway
If an I-PACE arrives at your lot, check NHTSA recall history for the VIN. Four recalls for the same fire risk means the manufacturer has not solved the problem. Store it as you would any high-risk EV: separated from buildings and inventory.