2020 Jaguar XEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2020 Jaguar XE, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-017 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Jaguar XE has problems

4 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 system20
Engine10
Air bags10
Power train10
Service brakes10
Forward collision avoidance10

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

2 recalls

2020 Jaguar XE 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.

30%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 25V-017 · Jan 16, 2025 · 5,329 vehicles · 1,599 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

33%repaired · 2023 Q1

Structure: body

Recall 21V-248 · Apr 8, 2021 · 3 vehicles · 1 repaired

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…

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 XE 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 XE median. How we score

'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2020 Jaguar XE safety ratings

2020 Jaguar XE 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What XE owners report

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

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…
Complaint 11731283 · Apr 15, 2026
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…
Complaint 11693998 · Oct 17, 2025

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