Model year 2018 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2018 Jaguar E-Pace: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace at 23–24 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

23–24

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jaguar dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Jaguar E-Pace recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 18V140000 Reported Mar 1, 2018
Filed by
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (manufacturer recall no. H074)
Units affected
41 (estimate)
Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar E-Pace vehicles. The brackets that secure the front brake hoses may not have been installed properly, allowing the front brake hoses to contact the tires, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Risk
A brake fluid leak can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose brackets, replacing any that do not provide sufficient clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H074.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Fuel rail

NHTSA 18V090000 Reported Feb 2, 2018
Filed by
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. (manufacturer recall no. H081)
Units affected
10,073 (estimate)
Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE and F-TYPE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H081.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Jaguar E-Pace fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Jaguar E-Pace EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
E-Pace2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/28/24 mpg$3,400395
E-Pace (296 Hp)2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/27/23 mpg$3,550379

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Jaguar E-Pace crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Jaguar E-Pace owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace, most recently on Oct 7, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Jaguar E-Pace complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine6
Fuel/propulsion system3
Fuel system, gasoline2
Power train2
Electrical system1
Service brakes1
Unknown or other1
Visibility/wiper1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Jaguar E-Pace model years

Jaguar E-Pace by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2024 E-Pace23 mpg31—
2023 E-Pace23 mpg40—
2022 E-Pace23 mpg52—
2021 E-Pace23 mpg51—
2020 E-Pace23–24 mpg04—
2019 E-Pace23–24 mpg06—

All Jaguar E-Pace years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Jaguar models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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