2020 Jaguar F-Type recalls and problems

The 2020 Jaguar F-Type has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jaguar dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2020 Jaguar F-Type vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 Jaguar F-Type recalls

Recall 21V-167: Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 11, 2021 · 2,089 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

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.

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.

Recall 19V-682: Equipment

Reported Sep 27, 2019 · 241 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

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."

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.

2020 Jaguar F-Type problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Power Train1
Electrical System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering1
Exterior Lighting1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2020 Jaguar F-Type complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · reported Sep 23, 2026
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
Steering · reported Apr 3, 2025
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 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 out for help since being unsuccesful for Jaguar to cover this repair even though it is…
Power Train · reported Jan 31, 2025
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 triggering low-fluid warnings. Battery System – Energy control module failure causing recurrent low-battery alerts. Braking System – Front/rear linings worn to 3mm/2mm, below SAE J866 safety thresholds. The vehicle remains available for NHTSA…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Jaguar F-Type have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Jaguar F-Type: 21V-167 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic), 19V-682 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Jaguar F-Type?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (1 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1).

Are Jaguar recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jaguar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.