- The problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020 Jaguar F-Type vehicles. The diagnostic check for the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) that runs at vehicle startup may not complete in the time required, which could disable the ABS and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system during that drive cycle.
- The risk
- A disabled ABS or DSC system could increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H335.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Jaguar F-TYPE Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the driver assistance (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2021 for the control unit / module. For comparison, the 2019 has 4 and the 2021 has 0.
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CAbout as many problems as a typical F-TYPE year, for its age
#233 most complained-about 2020 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE problems
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2020 Jaguar F-TYPE recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-Type vehicles equipped with 18-inch rear wheels. The tire placard label on the driver's side door opening states an incorrect size for the rear tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
- The risk
- An incorrect tire placard label may mislead the vehicle owner to install the wrong tire size, potentially affecting vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire placard label with a label that states the correct rear tire size, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2019. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H256.
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4 complaints about the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The drivers side headlight directional is slowly failing due to the design of it from the factory and it will soon be nonfunctional. 2020 Jaguar F-Type daytime running light (DRL) or driving light failure is usually caused by an internal design flaw where heat from the LED system melts the plastic light-guide rod. Because the DRL also serves as the amber turn signal, the melting can also cause the indicator strip to flash dimly or fail altogether and have no turn signal. This is a very well known problem on these vehicles and it is cleaarly a safety issue that should be a recall with Jaguar
Unexpectedly, The power steering went out on my 2020 Jaguar F-Type while driving. The power steering assistance reduced light came on in my dashboard. I'm being told by Hennessy Jaguar in Atlanta that even though my car has a little over 30k miles VIN # [[redacted]] , it's going to need a new Power Steering Rack. The cost for this repair is going to be over 6k. This is not acceptable, and this repair or replacement should not be necessary so soon as the life expectancy is much longer than 5 years. I am reaching...
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out for help since being unsuccesful for Jaguar to cover this repair even though it is past the warranty period. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
What component or system failed, and is it available for inspection upon request? The following component failures occurred in my 2020 Jaguar F-PACE (VIN [[redacted]] ): Electrical System - Driver-side wiring harness short circuits near the footwell, disabling door locks/window controls. Cooling System - Bleed pipe and expansion tank coolant leaks triggering low-fluid warnings. Battery System - Energy control module failure causing recurrent low-battery alerts. Braking System - Front/rear linings worn to 3mm/2mm,...
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below SAE J866 safety thresholds. The vehicle remains available for NHTSA inspection at your request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Electrical: Exposed wiring poses fire hazards (violating FMVSS 305), while inoperative door controls risk occupant entrapment (FMVSS 208). Brakes: Worn linings impair stopping distances (FMVSS 135), increasing collision risks. Cooling: Repeated coolant loss risks sudden engine overheating and highway breakdowns. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Jaguar-certified technicians at authorized dealerships confirmed the electrical, cooling, and battery failures during repairs in October-November 2024. The brake wear was documented but deemed "within tolerance" despite sub-spec measurements. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? Only Jaguar's manufacturer-authorized dealers inspected the vehicle. No police, insurance, or third-party assessments occurred. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes, the issues were preceded by multiple warning messages, including "low battery charge" warnings related to the electrical system, a low coolant warning due to the cooling system failure, and an SOS system limited notification. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 jaguar f type. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v167000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to jaguar riverside (8051 auto dr, riverside, ca 92504) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Jaguar F-TYPE: every year compared
All F-TYPE years2020 Jaguar F-TYPE vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE | 4 | 2 | C | |
| 2020 Jaguar I-PACE | 65 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Jaguar F- Pace | 14 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Jaguar E-PACE | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Jaguar XE | 4 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE Convertible | 4 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE
Does the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE: control unit / module (March 2021); labels (September 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), driver assistance (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 19, 2021 and the latest on September 23, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 45 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Jaguar F-TYPE year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jaguar F-TYPE years have the most complaints?
2016 (11), 2018 (8), 2015 (6). See every Jaguar F-TYPE year compared.
What should I do if my 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data