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Checked my 2020 JLU Sahara; it has a lock. I don't have prox or the safety package. Two other JLU Saharas near us at the campground (don't know what model year) and they both have the locks. Cheers! Update: 12-19 build.
 
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I see a real Safety Issue here ; in an emergency, getting dogs/ cargo out the back could be done with a key. Now, dead fob, vehicle battery, NO ACCESS. How dangerous is this ? At least add an emergency inside release for someone trying to get out of say, a sinking vehicle, or on fire, or rolled.. Worst case yes, but Stuff Happens
 

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I just took a look in the manual and it is addressed for 2020. I imagine the "only" model that would have to have it would be the base Sport.

"The mechanical flip key can be used to lock or unlock the doors, swing gate (if equipped with a lock), glove compartment, and console storage."

Also this.

REAR SWING GATE The rear swing gate can be unlocked by using one of the following methods:
 Mechanical key (with mechanical lock — if equipped)
 Remote Keyless Entry key fob (if equipped)
 Power door unlock switch on the front doors (if equipped)
 Keyless Enter-N-Go swing gate handle (if equipped) To open the swing gate, pull on the gate handle.

It also states that if your key fob battery is dead, you won't be able to get in the vehicle unless you have manual locks or replace the battery.
 

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My 2020 has it, but it was built in September, so there's that.
 

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All things considered. If it was an option. I would have the key lock.
 

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My wife’s 2020 Sahara has the tailgate key lock, along with remote start, keyless entry, etc.
 

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Apparently, there was a cut- off date for the keyed tailgate lock in the 2020 build. When you say " yes or no" for the key lock, could you include the Build date, found on the drivers door jamb ?
So glad I have a Stone Age 2018 Sport JL, manual locks and windows...
 

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So many revisions for the tailgate since production started... part numbers 68281561AA - AJ... 9 revisions! I wonder if the AJ version is without the lock cylinder... but typically the part diagram drawings don't change with each revision - they just keep using the original one.

In any case, it looks like a production line change as of 3/20 from the different posts on this thread.
 

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Our 2020 Recon, built in 02/2020, has the lock. I guess we squeezed in just before they eliminated it.
 

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I wonder when the made the change Since mine was late may without it.
 
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I wonder when the made the change Since mine was late may without it.
As best as I can tell, February build dates are the last to have the manual key lock. Mine and others that were built in March or later do not have it.
 

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Jeep Is adept at raising the Vehicle price while cutting out consumer features.
 
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My 2020 has a lock as well. Late 2019 build. Knowing this is now rare, I will sell my tailgate for $20k.

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