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2020 Jaguar

XE

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Jaguar XE: best and worst years
2020 Jaguar XE

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Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
300
Power to weight
0.086 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.42
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,750EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
312 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
184 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,503 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
91 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
10 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33%
  • ENGINE17%
  • POWER TRAIN17%
  • SERVICE BRAKES17%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 6 total.

Jaguar XE: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

262 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERH504v2 - 18MAY26

    Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The BCM requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements.

  • Jan 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTUCC_JAN2026_26

    After vehicle off, the fan continues to run at high speeds.

  • Dec 20, 2025ENGINESSM000017-19DEC25

    Coolant fan may continue running at high speed after ignition shut-off

  • Oct 14, 2025POWER TRAINJLRTB02023NAS3 RESCINDED

    MIL Illuminated.

  • Jun 13, 2025POWER TRAINTUCC_JUN2025_46

    MIL on Instrument cluster.

  • May 9, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERTUCC_MAY2025_14

    AUTOFRED APPROVAL – COSMETIC DEFECT ON IDMA AND ICDM

  • Apr 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTUCC_APR2025_18

    Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.

  • Mar 17, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERMRC_H428_N769_MAR2025_44

    This extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the Infotainment Master Controller (IMC), for 1 year from 3rd February 2025 to 3rd February 2026 for all vehicles that have or will have an expired JLR vehicle warranty in this time period - Unlimited mileage.

  • and 254 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.