⌘K
Home›Jaguar›E-Pace›2018
Jaguar · Compact SUV

2018 Jaguar E-Pace

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
77 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA12
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA24 mpg
2024202320222021202020192018

The 2018 Jaguar E-Pace is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the E-Pace, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 12 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
E-PaceGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212824$3,250
E-Pace (296 Hp)GasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212723$3,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 39778, 39748.

Factory warranty running out?

The 2018 Jaguar E-Pace is in the years where transmission, electronics and drivetrain repairs land on the owner. Compare extended-coverage quotes in about two minutes.

Compare coverage →

Affiliate disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you request a quote or buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on this page changes because of it.

Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

H074
41 vehicles
ProblemJaguar 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.RiskA brake fluid leak can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixJaguar 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V140000reported Mar 1, 2018Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

H081
10,073 vehicles
ProblemJaguar 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.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.FixJaguar 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V090000reported Feb 2, 2018Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
12complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 1 · 2019: 3 · 2020: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2026: 4

Most-cited components

Engine5
Power Train2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Unspecified1
Service Brakes1

What owners describe

“Engine fuel rail leak and Engine feed line leak. Starting the car has a raw fuel smell inside the cabin of the car. Took the car to jaguar and they said nothing was wrong. Took the car to a jaguar specialty shop and they revealed the fuel rail needed a "recall" similar to the 2017+ Jaguar F-Pace for the fuel rail, and …”Aug 30, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2018 Jaguar E-Pace. The contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased, an abnormal fuel odor had been emitting from the vehicle. The contact stated that the abnormal smell persisted. The contact stated that the fuel odor was strong when filling up the vehicle. The ve…”May 6, 2026 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA owner report
“OEM windshield, vehicle has no accidents or damage. Windshield seal failed. Can push the windshield away from the frame and has water intrusion. Unknown how much of the seal and dash electronics are compromised. Safety concern catastrophic failure of a windshield while driving or loss of electronics resulting in loss o…”Feb 20, 2026 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other E-Pace model years

C

2024 Jaguar E-Pace

2 recalls · 1 complaints

D

2023 Jaguar E-Pace

3 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2022 Jaguar E-Pace

4 recalls · 1 complaints

F

2021 Jaguar E-Pace

4 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2020 Jaguar E-Pace

0 recalls · 4 complaints

A

2019 Jaguar E-Pace

0 recalls · 6 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

JSON for this page · API