Jaguar F-Pace Lemon Law

Jaguar Land Rover recalled certain 2021–2024 F-Pace vehicles (NHTSA 24V451) because the oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment, creating a fire risk — and a small number of fires have been reported. Dealers replace the filter housing, oil filter, and O-rings free of charge.

The F-Pace is also part of the broader Jaguar Land Rover mild-hybrid recall for a DC-DC converter that can fail and cause a loss of drive power, and owners report electrical, infotainment, and transmission issues typical of the platform.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But a fire risk or loss of power is a serious safety defect, and if the problem can't be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, or your F-Pace is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your F-Pace has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Jaguar F-Pace qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Jaguar pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.