NHTSA Recall 23V030000: External/pedestrian alert (back over prevention) and software (electrical system)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,072 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Jaguar I-PACE.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V030000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | H421 |
| Components | BACK OVER PREVENTION › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | January 26, 2023 |
| Owner notification | March 16, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 I-Pace vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Safety risk
A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the audio amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H421.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V030000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.