2016 Jaguar F-Type problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Engine (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2015-09-11 · campaign 15V569000 · 1 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2016 Jaguar F-Type vehicle manufactured February 3, 2015. The affected vehicle has the power steering system still set in the supplier's factory operating mode. In this condition, in the event of a steering system malfunction, the vehicle can experience additional steering inputs from the electric power steering system.
Risk: If the vehicle is in motion when this occurs, the driver may unexpectedly lose the ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify the owner, and a dealer will either correct the steering system software or replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 31, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J055.
Service bulletins (430)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2025-08-11 · H537 UPS0525-2 11AUG25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
electric power assisted steering (epas) wiring harness junction box may become corroded over time.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-09 · TUCC_MAY2025_28 · Other
telematic tcu2 modules no longer available
Electrical System 2025-04-25 · SSM76314 - 25APR25 · Other
telematic tcu2 module 2015-2017my no longer available
Electrical System 2025-04-11 · TUCC_APR2025_18 · Other
leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_20 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_18 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
Showing the 6 most recent of 430 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-29 · Steering“symptoms of failure was present prior to complete failure. at highway speed, vehicle sometimes resisted steering input. at 20-30mph, steering wanders side to side and fights my steering inputs. when complete failure occurred, steering became difficult at low speed, parking situations. no warning or error message on dash. vehicle was towed to deale…”
2025-10-28 · Electrical System“rear back up camera does not work. vehicle displays ‘rear camera system fault’ message. no image on screen when reverse gear selected. …”
2025-07-21 · Suspension · 💥 crash“i have been encountering a persistent issue with the engine, which exhibits symptoms of underperformance, occasionally necessitating a complete stop. additionally, the abs warning light activates intermittently without providing any diagnostic codes before subsequently disappearing. a recent diagnostic check identified several minor concerns. …”
2022-02-26 · Power Train“the rear differential started making an odd noise. took it to the dealer where it is now and they said it needs a new rear differential. they are blaming the tires... …”
2021-09-21 · Visibility/Wiper“i was traveling at the legal speed limit of 70 mph on the freeway with no vehicles within 50 yards of my vehicle in all directions. i had been driving for about an hour and was on a bluetooth connected phone call through the car speakers when i heard the sound of glass popping and shattering over my left shoulder. first, i looked in the rear view …”
2021-08-16 · Unknown Or Other“ i own a 2016 jaguar f-type r. some of these cars have an inherent manufacturing flaw with the coating on the trim pieces. from my research i discovered that this is a wide ranging problem for their vehicles in geographic locations that are consistently hot. jaguar land rover north america is well aware of this problem. on 1/24/20 i brought my v…”
2017-03-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 1,100 mi“this car is equipped with the 6 speed manual transmission. when shifting up, even if you take you foot off the accelerator completely, the engine does not respond to the accelerator input as it remains at the rpm when the shift was initiated ( 3500 rpm as an example ) for over a second, drops 200 rpm then increases 50 rpm and then finally will dro…”
2017-02-17 · Engine · 7,500 mi“following "repairs" at the dealership on cooling system, car notified me of overheating half way home while on highway. after nearly crashing and being hit in trying to pull over to stop the vehicle, i opened the hood to find the coolent lines had been shaved and repairs in other areas very poorly done. car constantly is leaking coolant and oil. i …”
2016-12-22 · Unknown Or Other · 805 mi“when changing lanes @ app. 45mph, the car initially felt as if it would roll over. the car then swerved right and left , nearly pushing me into the traffic in the next lane. steering was very difficult to control, requiring my full strength. after a few minutes, the car straightened and steering effort returned to normal.this occurred on a smooth, …”
2016-07-22 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2016 jaguar f-type. the contact observed that the vehicle was leaking oil without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were unknown. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.