2020 Jaguar F-PACE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
46,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 14 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 14.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Unknown Or Other: 4; Electrical System: 3; Seat Belts: 3; Back Over Prevention: Warnings: 1; Engine: 1; Power Train: 1; Seats: 1; Service Brakes: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2019: 1; 2021: 1; 2023: 3; 2024: 3; 2025: 4; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11279645 · 2019-11-12 (November 12, 2019)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11279645 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11435305 · 2021-10-03 (October 3, 2021)
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 hit the vehicle parked behind our vehicle. My vehicle is damaged. The other vehicle is not. This is a serious problem. Not only did my vehicle sustain damage, but a person could have been there and it could have caused damage to the other vehicle. Thi…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11435305 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11500799 · 2023-01-09 (January 9, 2023)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11500799 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11513863 · 2023-03-26 (March 26, 2023)
Unknown
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11513863 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11531005 · 2023-07-08 (July 8, 2023)
I drove through about 12 inch water during a flash flood rain down pour. After driving about 200 feet, my steering failed. The instrument panel displayed, power steering assistance reduced. I could not turn the the steering wheel to get in the parking lot. I Google to see what the problem was and there are a lot of people complaining with the same problem. I had towed to the shop and the extended warranty I purchased said it was preexisting problem. I had just purchased the vehicle approximately 3 months prior and had never had this problem. It…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11531005 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11597029 · 2024-06-26 (June 26, 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 2000 dollars to fix. I do have a picture but unfortunately I couldn’t send it
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11597029 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11626107 · 2024-11-19 (November 19, 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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11626107 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11632081 · 2024-12-23 (December 23, 2024)
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 service, in the desert. This is a known issue affecting thousands of similar cars, with a Facebook group of nearly 19,000 members reporting the same risks, cars smoking or blowing up without warning, even when serviced per JLR’s recommendations. …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11632081 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V118000 · Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software | Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Reported: 2021-02-25 (February 25, 2021)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jaguar F-Pace vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H332.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V667000 · Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Retractor | Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Reported: 2021-08-26 (August 26, 2021)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-Type, 2020-2021 F-Pace, and 2021 XF vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H378.
NHTSA campaign record ↗