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2020 Jaguar F-PACE Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 2026
Ryan Davis

Complaint Summary

The 2020 Jaguar F-PACE has 15 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve unknown or other and electrical system.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

6.3/ 10

Based on 15 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 26.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 20%

SEAT BELTS

2 13.3%

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

1 6.7%

POWER TRAIN

1 6.7%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, accounting for 26.7% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 9 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2020 Jaguar F-PACE

The 2020 Jaguar F-PACE has 15 owner complaints in this dataset. UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the most common complaint category, representing about 27% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2020 Jaguar F-PACE are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), SEAT BELTS (2).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 6 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2020 Jaguar F-PACE?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2019 F-PACE complaints2021 F-PACE complaints2018 F-PACE complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 9 of 9 systems

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 Reports27% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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.

11/12/2019

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

1/9/2023

2 more complaints are available in this category.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 Reports20% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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

6/26/2024

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.

11/19/2024

1 more complaint is available in this category.

SEAT BELTS

2 Reports13% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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!

2/8/2025

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 diagnosed and determined that the seat belt automatic locking retractors had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V667000 (SEAT BELTS). The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

8/12/2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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. This park assist had the driver take the hands off the wheel, gave zero warnings, no visual or auditory, increased rear speed, and hit the vehicle. I want the event data recorder to be reviewed and for my car's fault to be remedied and my vehicle to be repaired.

10/3/2021

POWER TRAIN

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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

1/9/2023

STEERING

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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 only messed up after running the water and that is what other owners stated. My comprehensive insurance would not cover neither. Jaquar want to charge me $6700.00 for repair, which I believe should be cover under my warranty, insurance or Jaquar itself. I contact Jaquar headquarters but having received a response.Thank you

7/8/2023

SERVICE BRAKES

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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.

11/19/2024

ENGINE

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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. JLR is refusing to honor warranties, and some incidents have resulted in complete vehicle fires. My attorney advised me to report this and share the FB group for reference: [XXX] 3. Both have confirmed the engine is done and needs an entire replacement. 4. By JLR of Scottsdale yes. Also an independent mechanic in Sedona. Also by my attorney’s expert mechanic who had the oil sent to a lab and when he read the report stated, “the primary cause of engine failure most likely is blown head gasket. That caused coolant to get mixed into the oil, thereby destroying the engine.” 5. NO…which is what is MOST concerning. Just ‘low coolant’ as I mentioned above, which I added. No other check engine light has EVER ignited on the vehicle, which is concerning to me, indicating that no warning lights ever came on which would have indicated to me something needed servicing before the entire engine just blew up. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

12/23/2024

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 Report7% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in the park gear, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated at approximately 10 MPH and the entire front of the vehicle crashed into several trees where it ultimately came to a stop. There was minor cosmetic damage. No warning light was illuminated. The air bags were deployed. A police report was filed. The contact stated that there were burns on her wrist and her forehead from the impact of the air bag; there was also a knot on the contact's forehead from impact. No medical attention was sought. No one was injured that was not in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the diagnosis was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

1/27/2025

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2020 Jaguar F-PACE?

The most reported complaint category for the 2020 Jaguar F-PACE is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, with 4 owner reports. That is about 27% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS.

Are complaints about the 2020 Jaguar F-PACE a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 6 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2020 Jaguar F-PACE?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2020 Jaguar F-PACE severe?

6 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Jaguar F-PACE: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

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  3. 03Owner Complaints
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