2020 Jaguar F-Type problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electronic Stability Control (Esc):control Module:software 2021-03-11 · campaign 21V167000 · 2,089 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A disabled ABS or DSC system could increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Equipment:other:labels 2019-09-27 · campaign 19V682000 · 241 vehicles
Defect: 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."
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.
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.
Service bulletins (338)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-20 · E002 - 20JUL26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
exhaust system oxygen (o2) sensors - extended warranty
Power Train 2025-10-14 · JLRTB02023NAS3 RESCINDED · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mil illuminated.
Electrical System 2025-08-11 · H537 UPS0525-2 11AUG25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
electric power assisted steering (epas) wiring harness junction box may become corroded over time.
Electrical System 2025-04-11 · TUCC_APR2025_18 · Other
leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-21 · Jaguar_H422_21MAR25 · Other
powertrain control module (pcm) software update
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-17 · MRC_H428_N769_MAR2025_44 · Other
this extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the infotainment master controller (imc), for 1 year from 3rd february 2025 to 3rd february 2026 for all vehicles that have or will have an expired jlr vehicle warranty in this time period - unlimited mileage.
Showing the 6 most recent of 338 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-23 · Exterior Lighting“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…”
2025-04-03 · Steering“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 # [xxx] , it's going to need a new power steering rack. the cost for this repair is going to be ov…”
2025-01-31 · Power Train“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 [xxx] ): 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 trigger…”
2021-04-19 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“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 n…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.