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The 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE is associated with 3 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, accounting for 1 reports (33% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 12 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 3l 6-cyl, and 5l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 to 26 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 3 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 / 33%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 18–26 MPG across 12 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
F-Type Coupe 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
F-Type Convertible 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
F-Type Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
F-Type Convertible 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
F-Type S Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
F-Type S Convertible 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
F-Type S AWD Coupe 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
F-Type S AWD Convertible 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
F-Type AWD Coupe 5L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
F-Type AWD Convertible 5L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
F-Type SVR AWD Coupe 5L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
F-Type SVR AWD Convertible 5L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
2 DR AWD —
2 DR RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE?

Summary of 3 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
3
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 complaint
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE problems & component breakdown (3 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V167000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020 Jaguar F-Type vehicles. The diagnostic check for the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) that runs at vehicle startup may not complete in the time required, which could disable the ABS and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system during that drive cycle.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H335.
NHTSA Campaign #19V682000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-Type vehicles equipped with 18-inch rear wheels. The tire placard label on the driver's side door opening states an incorrect size for the rear tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire placard label with a label that states the correct rear tire size, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2019. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H256.
View all 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE

How many safety recalls does the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE have?

The 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE?

NHTSA records list 3 consumer defect complaints for the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, appearing in 1 filings (33% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE range from 18 to 26 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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