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Jaguar F-PACE VIN Check

NHTSA holds 112 owner complaints on the Jaguar F-PACE from 86 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 112 complaints · 86 runs · 2017–2023 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported F-PACE run is SADCJ2BV1HA (2017 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.3× the typical run. Engine problems make up 39% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for F-PACE model years 2017–2026.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Jaguar F-PACE has 86 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 12% of every F-PACE complaint on file.

FIG.01·Jaguar F-PACE — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
SADCJ2BV1HA••••••20173——
SADCM2BV3HA••••••20173——
SADCJ2BN9HA••••••20173——
SADCL2BV1HA••••••20172——
SADCK2BV9HA••••••20172—1
SADCM2BV6HA••••••20172——
SADCK2BN6HA••••••20172——
SADCJ2BV8HA••••••20172——
SADCK2BV6HA••••••20172——
SADCJ2BN3HA••••••20172——
SADCJ2BV9HA••••••20172——
SADCK2BN0HA••••••20172——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 74 F-PACE runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 93 F-PACE VINs so far, most often 2018, 2017, 2019 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Jaguar F-PACE the gap between build years is 1×: a 2019 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2017 one 1.3.

FIG.02·Jaguar F-PACE — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20191.317135
20181.334273
20171.359443
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2019 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2017 at 1.3.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 39% of everything Jaguar F-PACE owners report: Engine, 54 of 112 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Jaguar F-PACE — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine5414
Electrical System21—4
Fuel/propulsion System1812
Power Train13——
Steering111—
Unknown Or Other91—
Visibility/wiper6—1
Air Bags55—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 17 recall campaigns on the Jaguar F-PACE; the 6 below cover build years 2019 to 2024. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Jaguar F-PACE — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
26V599000Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter2021–2024
24V451000Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings2021–2024
26V248000Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter2021–2024
22V525000Exterior Lighting:tail Lights2021–2022
21V667000Seat Belts:front:retractor2020–2021
21V118000Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software2019–2020
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

26V599000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2021: 5 years on the road before the recall.

The F-PACE against its rivals

The F-PACE draws 1.3 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Honda CR-V 3.7 and the Tesla Model Y 5.5. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Jaguar F-PACE VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Jaguar F-PACE112861.39.8%
Toyota RAV48,4533,6612.38.5%
Honda CR-V14,8484,0173.75.1%
Tesla Model Y6771245.520.2%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 112 reports on the Jaguar F-PACE, 9.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Jaguar F-PACE — complaint severity
OutcomeJaguar F-PACEAll vehicles
Complaints filed1121,115,966
Involved a crash11 (9.8%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire5 (4.5%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1358,013
Deaths reported12,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 69% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Jaguar F-PACE share of that is 112 complaints over 86 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Jaguar F-PACE
Recalls31 campaignsFuel economy29 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems128 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices438 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2017–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Jaguar F-PACE VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 112 NHTSA complaints from 86 F-PACE runs and 17 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which F-PACE production run has the most complaints?

SADCJ2BV1HA, a 2017 build, with 3 complaints. The typical F-PACE run has 1.3.

Which F-PACE years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2019 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2017 lightest at 1.3.

Does the F-PACE get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?

No: 1.3 complaints per production run for the F-PACE against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.

How many F-PACE complaints involve a crash?

9.8% of 112 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 5 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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