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2020 Jaguar E-Pace

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 E-Pace.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2020 Jaguar E‑Pace is a compact SUV that blends the brand’s signature styling with practical efficiency, offering a 21‑city/28‑highway/24‑combined fuel economy behind its automatic S9 gearbox; its powertrain—identified as the top complaint area in the limited 4‑complaint total for the model year—remains free of recalls. In the broader reliability window of 2019‑2024, the E‑Pace has recorded its lowest complaint tally of just one in 2021, indicating a steady improvement in owner satisfaction and reinforcing the model’s position as a dependable entry in Jaguar’s compact SUV lineup.

Model year202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy21/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · Equipped with Start Stop and Timed Climate System: 800; Not Equipped with Start Stop and Timed Climate System: 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter JDE37141. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · Equipped with Start Stop and Timed Climate System: 800; Not Equipped with Start Stop and Timed Climate System: 700 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/60R18/XL 107VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterJDE37141 alt JDE37142
Engine air filterT2H8107
Spark plugJDE38685
BatteryJ9C9741
Front wiper bladesJ9C7279 alt J9C7278
ThermostatJDE39956
Cabin air filterC2Z32298

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length173.2 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase105.5 in
Curb weight4039 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the E-Pace of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2018 R-Dynamic P300 HSE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019P250 SE 2.0L Turbo I-47.80 sec16.00 sec246 hpAWD
2021300 Sport 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec6.50 sec15.00 sec296 hpAWD
2018R-Dynamic P300 HSE 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec15.00 sec296 hpAWD
2018R-Dynamic P300 HSE 2.0L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.30 sec296 hpAWD
2018P250 SE 2.0L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.60 sec246 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13.3 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity2.71 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800
Optional BCI Cranking Performance700

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 12.8; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: .314
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: .710
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Use new bolts. Step 1: 81.0 ft. lbs

2120°
Torque — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 52.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 98.03 ft. lbs
Torque — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 52.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 98.03 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°27 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages

Prep Bolts 1-10: Step 1: 7.0 ft. lbs.

215.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
339.0 ft. lbs.39 ft. lbs
4loosen 180°
539.0 ft. lbs.39 ft. lbs
690°
7120°
8Bolt 1418.5 ft. lbs
99.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 21,000 mi; spark plugs every 63,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 21,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 42,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 63,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 model year sits at a favorable inflection point in the E-Pace generation, recording four complaints and zero recalls compared to six complaints in 2019, while avoiding the four-recall spike that characterized 2021 and 2022. Technical Service Bulletins declined from 339 in 2019 to 260 in 2020, continuing a downward trend toward 96 by 2024, indicating early production issues were being systematically addressed through service channels rather than safety campaigns. While the 2020 data shows engine and powertrain-related complaints, the federal record does not specify root causes. This year captures the final zero-recall period before recall volume increased in subsequent years, with no crash or fire complaints reported. Given its position after initial launch bugs but before the elevated recall activity of 2021-2022, the 2020 E-Pace represents a relatively stable purchase within this generation.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
260
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Power Train,Engine1
Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Engine1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 260 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM76412 - 10MAR262026-03-10Electrical SystemSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
TUCC_JAN2026_262026-01-28Unknown Or OtherAfter vehicle off, the fan continues to run at high speeds.
SSM000017-19DEC252025-12-19EngineCoolant fan may continue running at high speed after ignition shut-off
JLRTB02023NAS3 RESCINDED2025-10-14Power TrainMIL Illuminated.
SSM76387 - 29AUG252025-08-29Unknown Or OtherCustomer may report Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 E-Pace have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the E-Pace get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.