2020 Jaguar F-PACEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2020 Jaguar F-PACE, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-667 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Jaguar F-PACE has problems

14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system30
Seat belts30
Seats10
Service brakes10
Steering10
Back over prevention11
Vehicle speed control11
Engine10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2020 Jaguar F-PACE recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

93%repaired · 2023 Q3

Front: retractor

Recall 21V-667 · Aug 26, 2021 · 5,146 vehicles · 4,807 repaired

Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2023 Q1

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 21V-118 · Feb 25, 2021 · 455 vehicles · 431 repaired

Risk. The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other F-PACE year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-PACE median. How we score

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In owners' words

What F-PACE owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1. ENTIRE engine. And yes (it’s been sitting since May 2024 at Scottsdale AZ JLR) 2. The day after I filled coolant for a 'low coolant' check engine light, my car smoked going uphill and nearly caught fire. I pulled over just in time, then had to walk 2 miles at night, in 30°F weather, without cell…
Complaint 11632081 · Dec 23, 2024
Battery is drained every time I get an emissions inspection. Next day I have to get it charged and take it the dealer for a "software hard-rest." Supposed to fix problem but every year I have the same issue. Never a SW fix available.
Complaint 11626107 · Nov 19, 2024
You could not read anything on my dash. It was all rainbow colors. I couldn’t tell how much gas I had or if my car was running hot. Basically everything on the dash that tells you how your car is running. We have the carefirst extended warranty and they would not cover it. It cost me out of pocket…
Complaint 11597029 · Jun 26, 2024

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