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Customers, Allege Recalls Failed to Fix Fire Risk and Decreased Vehicle Value
A Jaguar I-PACE class action lawsuit will proceed in California after a judge rejected the automaker’s attempt to dismiss warranty-related claims. The lawsuit centers on the 2019–2024 Jaguar I-PACE SUVs, which were subject to a May 2023 recall due to the risk of battery fires caused by thermal overload in the high-voltage traction battery.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, the lawsuit accuses Jaguar of knowingly selling defective electric vehicles while allegedly concealing safety issues tied to the battery system. Despite the recall and subsequent software updates, plaintiffs claim that Jaguar’s fixes have not resolved the problem, resulting in economic losses and ongoing safety concerns.
What’s Allegedly Wrong With the I-PACE Battery?
The May 2023 recall was meant to address the potential for battery fires, including incidents of smoke and fire under the vehicle. Jaguar dealers were instructed to install updated battery energy control software and inspect the modules for replacement, limiting charging capacity to 75% if risks were detected.
However, the lawsuit claims this fix has failed and that affected vehicles are still at risk of fire or failure. Plaintiffs argue that Jaguar breached its warranty obligations by not providing an effective remedy and selling cars that were defective from the start.
The court sided with consumers, ruling that plaintiffs have plausibly alleged economic harm due to reduced vehicle value and failed warranty coverage. The judge emphasized that, at this stage of the legal process, all facts alleged by the plaintiffs must be treated as true. This means the claims about Jaguar’s inaction and failed fixes are enough for the lawsuit to move forward.
Who Is Represented?
The class action is Sharon Joyce v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, et al., and is being handled by Wirtz Law APC and O’Connor Law Group. It seeks damages, warranty coverage enforcement, and further relief on behalf of all U.S. consumers who own or lease 2019–2024 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles affected by the battery defect.
How Jaguar Owners Can Take Back Control
While this class action lawsuit has been initiated, thousands of Jaguar I-PACE owners are likely affected by the same battery-related defect, with many expressing frustration over Jaguar’s failed recall and warranty efforts. These types of legal cases highlight the importance of standing up for your consumer rights.
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