What is the Water Pump Failure (3.0SC & 5.0 V8) problem on a 2022 Jaguar F-Pace?

Common Problems with the
2022–2024 Jaguar F-Pace

We've identified 1 known issue that can affect the 2022–2024 Jaguar F-Pace. 1 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

Known Issues

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The 2022–2024 period has an average number of reported issues compared to other Jaguar F-Pace year periods.

All Known Issues

Water Pump Failure (3.0SC & 5.0 V8)

SeriousCooling System

The water pumps on 3.0 supercharged V6 and 5.0 V8 F-Pace models are prone to premature failure, sometimes lasting less than 20,000 miles. Coolant enters the bearing housing and corrodes it, causing the impeller shaft seal to leak. The small coolant pipe connecting to the pump also has fragile plastic connectors that break on removal.

Most affected: 3.0 Supercharged V6, 5.0 Supercharged V8, F-Pace SVR

Estimated cost: £400–£800Affects: 2016–2024Often appears around: 20k-60k miles

Typical symptoms

•Low coolant warning light
•Sweet smell of coolant from engine bay
•Visible coolant residue around water pump pulley
•Overheating in traffic

What to inspect before you buy

✓Inspect the front of the engine for coolant residue
✓Check service history for water pump replacement
✓Verify coolant level is correct

Buying Tips for the 2022 Jaguar F-Pace

✓Listen for "whining" from the turbochargers on 2.0d models—an early sign of failure due to oil starvation.
✓Check for water ingress around the panoramic sunroof.
✓The 2021 facelift models are significantly more reliable and have a much better interior.

2021 Jaguar F-Pace