2019 & 2020 Jaguar I‑PACE Owners: Know Your Lemon Law Rights
Once praised as a groundbreaking luxury electric SUV, the 2019 and 2020 Jaguar I‑PACE models have revealed persistent defects that may entitle California owners to relief under the California Lemon Law.
🔋 Battery Pack Defects & Fire Risk
Both model years feature the same 90 kWh LG-made pouch-cell battery, which has suffered from manufacturing flaws like folded anode tabs and inadequately tightened busbar fasteners—leading to overheating, arcing, and fire risk
Jaguar has issued multiple recalls (23V369, 23V709, 24V085, 24V086, 24V183) for 2019–2020 models. Interim fixes included software updates to limit charging to 75–80%, advising owners to park and charge outdoors, with final remedies replacing battery modules or packs
Data reveals three U.S. fires in early to mid-2024 even after software updates, and Jaguar is now buying back thousands of I‑PACE vehicles, citing inadequate remedies
A California class-action lawsuit is moving forward, alleging the recall fixes didn’t resolve ongoing battery failures or restore vehicle value
⚠️ Secondary Defects & Reliability Concerns
Beyond battery issues, both model years share other defects documented in owner reports and safety bulletins:
Brake software glitch (recall 19V351/H213) causing delays in regenerative braking response
2020-specific recall (20V082/H282) for a faulty front passenger seat frame missing critical fasteners—raising safety concerns in collisions
Owners report charging lockouts, warning lights, sudden loss of power, and dealership quotes demanding thousands of dollars for battery or harness replacements—even for recalled vehicles .
📋 How These Issues Fit California Lemon Law
Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (the "Lemon Law"), your vehicle may qualify as a lemon if:
It suffers from a substantial defect affecting safety, use, or value.
The manufacturer cannot fix the defect after a reasonable number of attempts (commonly 4+ visits or 30 days out of service).
The issues persist within the factory warranty period.
Battery fires, inability to charge, sudden power loss, and defective seat frames are clearly serious defects. Recalls are evidence of manufacturer acknowledgment—but petitioning for repurchase or replacement is still warranted if problems continue
✔️ What You Should Do Now
Check your vehicle’s VIN for open recalls (23V369, 24V085, H282, H213).
Verify repairs—make sure final fixes (battery replacement, busbar tightening, seat repair) were performed.
Gather documentation—work orders, recall notices, service delays/time out of service.
Heed these red flags:
Ongoing charging or battery issues
Software fix-related charging limits still in place
Dealer failure to implement final remedy
Reach out to Valero Law APC:
We can help you demand a refund, replacement, or cash settlement for your I‑PACE.
Especially if your vehicle is still under repair or has significant loss of value due to recall fixes.
✅ Why Act Now
Jaguar is acknowledging the defects and issuing buybacks, which strengthens your lemon law case
California law may entitle you to repurchase or cash compensation, even if the issue was “fixed,” as long as the defect materially affected your experience.
A growing California class-action lawsuit (2019–2024 models) evidences widespread unresolved defects—your participation can add strength and visibility .
🛡️ Contact Valero Law APC Now
If your 2019 or 2020 Jaguar I‑PACE is experiencing any battery-related defects, charging restrictions, warning lights, or seat/frame issues—even after recall repairs—you may have a strong lemon law claim.
📞 Call Valero Law APC at (424) 299‑4447 or fill out our free Lemon Law evaluation to explore your options. We operate 100% on a contingency basis—no fees unless we recover for you.