2020 Jaguar Xe recalls and problems

The 2020 Jaguar Xe has 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2020 Jaguar Xe
Photo: 2020 Jaguar Xe by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2020 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 4 Xe model years — 4th most.

2recalls
4complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Back Over Prevention

Jan 16, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V017000 · 5,329 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Structure

Apr 8, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V248000 · 3 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System2
Air Bags1
Engine1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2020 vs. other Jaguar Xe years

2017: 20 complaints2017202018: 8 complaints20182019: 8 complaints20192020: 4 complaints20204

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Jaguar Xe have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2020 Jaguar Xe, the latest from Jan 16, 2025 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Jaguar Xe?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), air bags (1), engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.