Adaptive cruise control intermittently fails to maintain designated speed, causing vehicle to steadily increase speed until the cruise control is deactivated. Adaptive cruise control intermittently fails to detect vehicle in front and manual braking has to be applied to prevent collision.
The worst 2020 Jaguar Xe problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jaguar XE vehicles. Due to wiring damage in the trunk, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the rearview camera wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1‑800‑452‑4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H535. This recall replaces and expands previous recall number 23V‑501. Vehicles already repaired under recall 23V‑501 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 25V017000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 and 2020 Jaguar XE vehicles that received a replacement rear rail assembly as part of a service repair. Missing spot welds may weaken the structural strength of the rear rail assembly.
- 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 trailer. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear rail assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1‑800‑452‑4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H349.
Recall number 21V248000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Jaguar Xe 297
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements
- After vehicle off, the fan continues to run at high speeds.
- Coolant fan may continue running at high speed after ignition shut-off
- MIL Illuminated.
- MIL on Instrument cluster.
- Autofred approval – cosmetic defect on idma and icdm
- Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
- This extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the Infotainment Master Controller (IMC),...
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being...
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
What 2020 Jaguar Xe owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Passenger air bag warning light stays on. I was told that the passenger airbag may deploy incorrectly or not at all. Confirm issue by Jaguar/Landrover. B0095-96 (Right front restraints sensor - Component Internal failure Impact sensor not working
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 release under hood wouldn’t fully work. because parking break was stuck on. Took 3 tow trucks to get it out. Finally got it to dealership where they stated it’s a Corroded battery line could not state how it got damaged besides “salt” & “moisture” has gotten inside and these things just happen. This does not sound like normal wear and tear for a 6 year old car with that low of miles. Especially when taken care of. Can not pinpoint exactly how moisture got inside or where in the line. States the battery line brings the power from the back of the car where the battery is to the front and the voltage isn’t getting through to start the vehicle. What if you were driving and then suddenly it gave out due to this? This sounds like a safety issue and jaguar doesn’t want to be reliable for it. I had no indication anything was wrong with it just one day it worked and then the next day it didn’t.
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 avoid fast-moving traffic. Immediately after, I attempted to shift the vehicle into “Park,” but received an on-screen message stating that the transmission was not in Park, even though the shifter was physically in the Park position. The gear selector became disabled, and I was unable to shift into any gear. Despite applying the emergency parking brake, the vehicle continued to roll on its own, presenting a serious risk of collision or injury. There were no warning lights, messages, or alerts prior to or during the failure. I had no indication that a critical fault was occurring. The vehicle was later towed to a dealership. Upon inspection, a certified JLR technician discovered faulty wiring in the gear shifter assembly, which had caused a short circuit that disabled the gear selector, the Transmission Control Module (TCM), the Engine Control Unit (ECU), and the gearbox inside the transmission.
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Questions about the 2020 Jaguar Xe
Is the 2020 Jaguar Xe reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2020 Jaguar Xe, fewer than a typical Xe model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Jaguar Xe?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Jaguar Xe have?
2 recalls, covering back over prevention and structure.
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