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Jaguar F-Pace VIN Number Check

Decode a Jaguar F-Pace VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

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Jaguar F-Pace

About the Jaguar F-Pace

Jaguar has sold the F-Pace in the US since the 2017 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 17 vehicle recall campaigns and 137 owner complaints. The 2017 has the most complaints of any model year (63). EPA rates it at 17–29 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2017–2026
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns17
Owner complaints137 at NHTSA
Jaguar F-Pace photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Jaguar F-Pace at a glance

One generation in the data, 2017–2026: 17 NHTSA recall campaigns and 137 owner complaints.

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F-Pace
2017–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle
Jaguar F-Pace (2017–2026)

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201720202025
2017–2026

Jaguar F-Pace

EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA combined mpg17–29
NHTSA recalls17

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, diesel) · 2017–2019
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (supercharged) · 2017–2020
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2018–2026
  • 5.0 L 8-cyl (supercharged) · 2019–2026
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (turbo, mild hybrid) · 2021
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (turbo, supercharged, mild hybrid) · 2022–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD
  • automatic (2017–2026)

Known issues to check

Engine and cooling (55)Electrical system (28)Fuel system (19)4 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 137 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · F-PaceSADCJ2BV?HA······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2017 Jaguar F-PACE Premium, built in Solihull, United Kingdom
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which F-Pace model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 17 campaigns on file for F-Pace model years 2017–2026, and the 2022 shows up in more of them than any other year (6), ahead of the 2021 (5). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2022
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Jaguar F-Pace owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2017 and 2018 hold 94 of the 137 complaints, or 69%. Tap any bar or generation.

137NHTSA complaints, 2017–2026
13mention a crash
5mention a fire
16injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearF-Pace: 137 complaints · most for the 2017 (63)

Top complaint areas · F-Pace

Mentions in 137 complaints, 2017–2026.

Engine and cooling55
Electrical system28
Fuel system19
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)15
Steering14
Seat belts7
Crashes 13Fires 5Injuries 16

2017–2026

NHTSA data summary

The 2017 is the outlier. On its own it has 63 of the ’s 137 complaints (46%), more than any other F-Pace model year, and owners across the generation name engine and cooling most often (55 mentions), then electrical system (28).

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

F-Pace complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid and diesel F-Pace versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

137complaints, 2017–2026
13mention a crash
5mention a fire
16injuries reported
1complaint reports a death
Most complaints: 2017 (63), 2018 (31), 2019 (17)
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2017 · 63 complaints

Crashes 3 · fires 2 · injuries 2

Engine33
Electrical system11
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train6
Visibility/wiper5

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

F-Pace CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 35 F-Pace versions for model years 2017–2026 (gas, diesel and hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 352 g/mi, for the 2019 diesel. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

F-Pace2017–2026

17–29 mpg · CO₂ 352–519 g/mi

2025
24combined MPG
376CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,400EPA yearly fuel cost
6/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
5/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III SULEV30 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 30Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2025: F-Pace · Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — 24 MPG · 376 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
300350400450500202020252017 · Gas: 4462018 · Gas: 3652019 · Gas: 3652020 · Gas: 3652021 · Gas: 3652022 · Gas: 3652023 · Gas: 3652024 · Gas: 3762025 · Gas: 3762026 · Gas: 3762017 · Diesel: 3522018 · Diesel: 3522019 · Diesel: 3522021 · Hybrid: 4022022 · Hybrid: 4022023 · Hybrid: 4022024 · Hybrid: 4202025 · Hybrid: 4202026 · Hybrid: 418
GasDieselHybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

F-Pace vs BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2017–2026. NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the F-Pace, against 46 for the BMW X3 and 56 for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. Pick a range to compare.

Jaguar F-Pace

Model years 2017–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
17
NHTSA owner complaints
137
EPA combined mpg
17–29
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 5.0 L
Also listed
supercharged, turbo, diesel, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 55
  2. Electrical system 28
  3. Fuel system 19

BMW X3

Model years 2017–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
46
NHTSA owner complaints
745
EPA combined mpg
16–29
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0, 3.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L
Also listed
turbo, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 214
  2. Engine and cooling 169
  3. Structure and body 87

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model years 2017–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
56
NHTSA owner complaints
651
EPA combined mpg
17–29
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.0 L
Also listed
turbo, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 192
  2. Electrical system 154
  3. Fuel system 69

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Jaguar F-Pace VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a F-Pace

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Silver Jaguar F-Pace (first generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Before completing an F-Pace purchase, locate the VIN at the lower driver's windshield and compare it to the door jamb sticker and B-pillar label. Engine bay stamp and a trunk area sticker complete the identifier set.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Jaguar F-Pace VIN questions

Which Jaguar F-Pace model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2017 leads with 63, ahead of the 2018 (31) and 2019 (17). Those first two alone make up 69% of the 137 F-Pace complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Jaguar F-Pace had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 17 vehicle campaigns for model years 2017–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Jaguar F-Pace recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 17V-491, 18V-090, 24V-451 and 23V-045. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Jaguar F-Pace get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2017–2026 F-Pace at 17–29 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Jaguar F-Pace compare with the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC on recalls?

For 2017–2026 models the F-Pace has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns. The BMW X3 has 46, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 56. Complaints run 137, 745 and 651 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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