2020 Jaguar XE recalls and problems

The 2020 Jaguar XE 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 XE vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 Jaguar XE recalls

Recall 25V-017: Back Over Prevention, Electrical System

Reported Jan 16, 2025 · 5,329 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jaguar XE vehicles. Due to wiring damage in the trunk, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display.

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the rearview camera wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H535. This recall replaces and expands previous recall number 23V-501. Vehicles already repaired under recall 23V-501 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall 21V-248: Structure

Reported Apr 8, 2021 · 3 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 and 2020 Jaguar XE vehicles that received a replacement rear rail assembly as part of a service repair. Missing spot welds may weaken the structural strength of the rear rail assembly.

Risk: The weakened rear rail assembly may allow the rear bumper beam to detach when the vehicle is being towed or the tow-bar assembly to detach when towing a trailer. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear rail assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H349.

2020 Jaguar XE problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Engine1
Unknown or Other1
Air Bags1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1

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 XE complaints

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

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Nov 5, 2026
Adaptive cruise control intermittently fails to maintain designated speed, causing vehicle to steadily increase speed until the cruise control is deactivated. Adaptive cruise control intermittently fails to detect vehicle in front and manual braking has to be applied to prevent collision.
Air Bags · reported Oct 13, 2026
Passenger air bag warning light stays on. I was told that the passenger airbag may deploy incorrectly or not at all. Confirm issue by Jaguar/Landrover. B0095-96 (Right front restraints sensor - Component Internal failure Impact sensor not working
Electrical System · reported Apr 15, 2026
Purchased 2020 jaguar XE with under 13,000 miles on it 2 years ago now has 23,000 miles on it. Went to leave for work and my car wouldn’t start stating the transmission wasn’t in park and other messages and tried jumping it wouldn’t work. Wouldnt switch gears to put car in neutral and neutral release under hood wouldn’t fully work. because parking break was stuck on. Took 3 tow trucks to get it out. Finally got it to dealership where they stated it’s a Corroded battery line could not state how it got damaged besides “salt” & “moisture” has gotten inside and these things just…
Power Train · reported Oct 17, 2025
While driving on the highway at normal operating speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost power, and the accelerator pedal became completely unresponsive, preventing me from maintaining speed or safely exiting the roadway. This created a severe safety hazard, as I was unable to maneuver or pull off to avoid fast-moving traffic. Immediately after, I attempted to shift the vehicle into “Park,” but received an on-screen message stating that the transmission was not in Park, even though the shifter was physically in the Park position. The gear selector became disabled, and I was unable to shift into…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Jaguar XE have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Jaguar XE: 25V-017 (back over prevention, electrical system), 21V-248 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Jaguar XE?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (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.