2018 Jaguar E-Pace: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

Fuel is leaking onto the engine and in the engine bay from the fuel rail and fuel line. I can also smell fuel inside the vehicle's cab. There is already a recall on this exact year make and model vehicle with the same engine. Somehow my vehicle did not make it to the list. My vehicle is available for inspection. My fiance, my baby, and I are at serious risk of fire if this vehicle is started. Or if there is a another means to ignite the fuel considering it is leaking non stop even with the engine off. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or independent service center. The Lubbock, TX fire department was called when we initially smelled gas inside of our house. They determined that the smell was coming from our vehicle being parked in the garage, which also has our air conditioning intake inside of the garage, explaining how the entire house filled with the smell of fuel after we parked and went inside. There were no warning lights or sensors warning me of the issue leading up to the issue or now currently amidst the issue. Here is a safety recall on the same/similar issue I am experiencing: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 14, 2026 · Engine · VA

I own a 2018 Jaguar E-PACE that recently failed the Virginia state safety inspection due to a problem involving the fuel system/fuel rail. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request. The primary symptom was a strong smell of raw gasoline. There were no warning lights or messages on the dashboard. The vehicle was also driving normally, with no noticeable change in performance. The gasoline odor was the only noticeable symptom before the problem was identified. The vehicle failed a Virginia state safety inspection because of the fuel-system/fuel-rail issue. After the failed inspection, I took the vehicle to a separate independent mechanic, who confirmed the problem. This concerns me because a fuel-system failure accompanied by the smell of raw gasoline creates a potential fuel leak and fire hazard. There were no dashboard warnings or changes in how the vehicle drove that would have alerted me to a potentially serious problem. After researching the issue, I learned that Jaguar has an existing recall affecting certain vehicles for a fuel-related defect that appears very similar to the problem my vehicle is experiencing. However, my 2018 Jaguar E-PACE VIN is not included in the affected population and shows no open recall for this issue. I am concerned the existing recall population may not include all affected vehicles. My vehicle's fuel-system/fuel-rail problem was identified by a state safety inspection station and independently confirmed by a separate mechanic, despite my VIN not being included in the existing recall. I am submitting this complaint so the federal safety agency has a record of a 2018 Jaguar E-PACE experiencing this type of fuel-system problem outside the current recall population. I respectfully request that the federal safety agency investigate whether additional vehicles may be affected and whether the existing recall should be expanded.

Filed Aug 30, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · VA

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 2 engine feed lines. Safety is put at risk by introducing fuel fumes into the cabin of the car, and leaking fuel with the possibility of detonation. The problem has been inspected by a Jaguar specialist, there aren't any warning lights or indicators outside of the fuel smell in the car. This is the same thing that happened in my 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. Same fuel smell, same issues in the fuel rail and the engine feed lines. This is over 3k in repairs and jaguar is saying there is no issues.

Filed May 6, 2026 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · FL

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 vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who diagnosed that fuel was leaking into the engine bay. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted, however, and refused to inspect or diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming excessive fuel and the failure was worsening. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2025 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2018 Jaguar E-Pace. The contact stated that upon routine tire service, there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. The contact was informed by the mechanic at a local Firestone that the fuel line was leaking while the vehicle was running. No warning light was illuminated. An appointment with the dealer was scheduled to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.