Jaguar Recalls Over 650 E-PACE SUVs Over Airbag Defect That Could Increase Injury Risk

Jaguar Land Rover has issued a safety recall for hundreds of E-PACE vehicles due to a defect in the passenger-side airbag that could increase the risk of injury in a crash. According to a report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects 657 vehicles manufactured between May 2021 and May 2024.

The issue stems from improper folding of the airbag during assembly, which may result in the airbag tearing upon deployment. This defect not only diminishes the airbag’s ability to protect passengers in a collision but could also cause hot gases to escape, posing a burn risk. All 657 vehicles impacted by the recall are estimated to have this defect.

Jaguar Land Rover first began investigating the issue in late 2024 after abnormal airbag deployment was observed during testing. A team of experts examined the issue through 2025, concluding that variability in the airbag folding was a likely contributor. In July 2025, the company’s Recall Determination Committee decided the problem posed an unreasonable safety risk, leading to the official recall.

Vehicles included in the recall will have their passenger airbag modules and related components replaced at no cost to owners. Jaguar Land Rover will reimburse customers who previously paid out-of-pocket for the necessary repairs. Dealers will be notified starting July 25, and owners will receive letters before September 5. No injuries, accidents, or fires related to the defect have been reported in the U.S. to date.

Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from Jaguar Land Rover’s NHTSA Safety Recall Report

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