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2020 Jaguar F-Type

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

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2020 Jaguar F-Type, equipped with an automatic S8 transmission and rated at 16/24/18 mpg, represents a model year that, based on owner reports, sits in a relatively stable position within the car’s reliability history: with only three total owner complaints—the most common concerning steering—and two recalls, it shows fewer issues than the peak 2016 model year (11 complaints) but slightly more than the 2014 model’s low of two complaints, placing it near the lower end of the complaint range for the 2014–2021 period.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy16/24/18 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 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter AJ812279. 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 · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/45R18/XL 100W; Rear: 275/40R18/XL 103WOEM · verified
Wheel / rimStandard & Option 1: Front: 8.5, Rear: 9.5; Option 2: Front: 9, Rear: 10.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterAJ812279 alt JDE37141
Engine air filterT2R1881 alt T2R1882
Spark plugC2Z28434 alt JDE38685
BatteryT4A14084 alt C2D61169
Front wiper blades537123485 alt 537123483
Serpentine beltC2D61183 alt T2H3354
ThermostatJDE39956 alt AJ814048
Cabin air filterC2P2410

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height51.6 in
Wheelbase103.1 in
Curb weight3366 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 18 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 F-Type of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.0–6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.00 sec — 2017 SVR Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021R Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V83.50 sec11.70 sec575 hpAWD
2018400 Sport Coupe 3.0L Supercharger V64.40 sec13.00 sec400 hpAWD
2018Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-45.40 sec14.10 sec296 hpRWD
2018Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.90 sec296 hpRWD
2022P450 Convertible 5.0L Supercharger V84.00 sec12.40 sec444 hpRWD
2017SVR Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V83.00 sec11.20 sec575 hpAWD
2017SVR Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V83.30 sec11.50 sec575 hpAWD
2017SVR Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V83.30 sec11.60 sec575 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs97.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs106.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13.3 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.32 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity2.71 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 43.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs; Front: 22.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 85.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 76.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.476; Rear: 1.319
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .003; Rear: .004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 51.7 ft. lbs., Step 3: 92.211 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125°14 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
184.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 37.084 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 270°148 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 270°148 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
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages

Prep Bolts 1-8: Step 1: 15.0 ft. lbs.

226.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
3Loosen bolts 1-8
426.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
590°
6120°
7Bolts 9-11 Left side head Bolts18 ft. lbs
8Bolts 12 & 13 left side head Bolts9 ft. lbs
9Right side head Bolt 918 ft. lbs
109.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Bolts 1-10: Step 1: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: Loosen Bolts, Step 4: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 5: 90°.

6120°18.4 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°33 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°33 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M10 Bolts18 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
16mm Bolts108 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant at 160,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 160,000 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 16,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 32,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Seat Belt System (inspect)
Every 48,000 miTire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 64,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 144,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 160,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & 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.

Federal data traces a generation that opened with the highest TSB volume of the run and variable complaint activity, peaking at 11 complaints in 2016 and hitting a secondary high of 7 complaints and 3 recalls in 2018 before tapering off. By 2020, the model sits at 3 complaints and 2 recalls—matching 2019’s low complaint count while continuing a steady downward slide in TSBs from 588 in 2014 to 337 in 2020 and just 235 in 2021. Those three 2020 complaints are distributed across steering, a combined power train/electrical/fuel category, and service brakes with electronic stability control, with one entry each; the record logs zero crash and zero fire complaints, though the data does not specify underlying root causes. Within the generational arc, 2020 falls in the mature low-volatility phase, having shed most of the early-run service burden without yet reaching the absolute minimums recorded for 2021. That profile makes the 2020 F-Type a good year to buy within this generation, offering near-generational lows in complaints and factory bulletins with no crash or fire complaints on file.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
337
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Steering1
Power Train,Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V167000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 11/03/2021

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… 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…

19V682000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 27/09/2019

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 337 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
JLRTB02023NAS3 RESCINDED2025-10-14Power TrainMIL Illuminated.
H537 UPS0525-2 11AUG252025-08-11Electrical SystemElectric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) wiring harness junction box may become corroded…
TUCC_APR2025_182025-04-11Electrical SystemLeaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Jaguar_H422_21MAR252025-03-21Unknown Or OtherPowertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
MRC_H428_N769_MAR2025_442025-03-17Unknown Or OtherThis extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the Infotainment Master…

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

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group NS batteryEngine oil filter AJ812279Engine air filter T2R1881Spark plug C2Z28434Battery T4A14084

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2020 F-Type have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the F-Type get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 18 combined mpg.