2020 Jaguar F-PACE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2020 Jaguar F-PACE has 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: i was reaching for groceries in the back of my f pace and burned the front of my leg above my knee on the tailpipe..

1 crash report 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

4 complaints

25%

• I WAS REACHING FOR GROCERIES IN THE BACK OF MY F PACE AND BURNED THE FRONT OF MY LEG ABOVE MY KNEE ON THE TAILPIPE.
• 1. When the start/stop fuel conservation system is engaged the vehicle intermittently powers off. I then have to push the start button to restart the vehicle 2. When the vehicle is engaged in sports and dynamic mode it intermittently stalls or locks up in 2nd gear
• Right auxiliary radiator leaks due to the placement and manufacturing of materials used. This can cause car to overheat without warning till it's too late. The coolant odometer just goes high without gradual warning. I looked up possible coolant leaks and dozens of people had the exact same issue.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I WAS REACHING FOR GROCERIES IN THE BACK OF MY F PACE AND BURNED THE FRONT OF MY LEG ABOVE MY KNEE ON THE TAILPIPE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

19%

• 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 2
• 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.
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 2”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

3 complaints

19%

• The rear seat belts do not retract back nor do they lock in place. You either have to pull and play with them to get them to work properly or they will not work at all!
• The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side seat belt failed to retract as intended. The contact's brother-in-law was seated in the rear seat and the seat belt failed to retract afterwards. The vehicle was taken to a non-Jaguar dealer where it was diagno
• The heating element on the driver’s seat burned a hole in my seat through my sweater while I was driving. Burning smell was not sure where it was coming from. I almost caused an accident trying to maneuver over off the exit to see that my seat warmer is what was causing the Burning smell almost bur

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The rear seat belts do not retract back nor do they lock in place. You either have to pull and play with them to get them to work properly or they will not work at all!”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints

• Park assist was engaged. The prompt was to pull forward more. Then the park assist prompted to take hands off the steering wheel. The park assist maneuvered backward into parallel parking. Once it made the turn backing in, it sped up backward with no warnings on the camera or auditory alarms, and h

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Park assist was engaged. The prompt was to pull forward more. Then the park assist prompted to take hands off the steering wheel. The park assist maneuvered backward into parallel parking. Once it made the turn backing in, it sped up backward with no warnings on the camera or auditory alarms, and h”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints

• 1. When the start/stop fuel conservation system is engaged the vehicle intermittently powers off. I then have to push the start button to restart the vehicle 2. When the vehicle is engaged in sports and dynamic mode it intermittently stalls or locks up in 2nd gear

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“1. When the start/stop fuel conservation system is engaged the vehicle intermittently powers off. I then have to push the start button to restart the vehicle 2. When the vehicle is engaged in sports and dynamic mode it intermittently stalls or locks up in 2nd gear”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 16 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: I WAS REACHING FOR GROCERIES IN THE BACK OF MY F PACE AND BURNED THE FRONT OF MY LEG ABOVE MY KNEE ON THE TAILPIPE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: 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 2
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: The rear seat belts do not retract back nor do they lock in place. You either have to pull and play with them to get them to work properly or they will not work at all!
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Park assist was engaged. The prompt was to pull forward more. Then the park assist prompted to take hands off the steering wheel. The park assist maneuvered backward into parallel parking. Once it made the turn backing in, it sped up backward with no warnings on the camera or auditory alarms, and h
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)