2017 Jaguar F-Type problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-12-28 · campaign 16V940000 · 2,394 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 Jaguar XE vehicles manufactured July 12, 2016, to December 2, 2016, and Jaguar F-Type vehicles manufactured July 14, 2016, to December 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J081.
Suspension:rear 2016-10-28 · campaign 16V789000 · 23 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR vehicles built between February 19, 2016 and August 15, 2016. Due to assembly corrections during manufacturing, the bolts connecting the rear lower control arms to the knuckle assembly may fail prematurely.
Risk: If the lower control arm bolt connecting bolt fails, the rear control arm assembly may separate from the vehicle, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolt that connects the rear lower control arm to the rear knuckle joint, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on December 19, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J076.
Service bulletins (393)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-21 · Jaguar_H422_21MAR25 · Other
powertrain control module (pcm) software update
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_20 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
Showing the 6 most recent of 393 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-09-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 22,000 mi“gas leaking from the engine causing intense smell , risk of fire being near the hot engine. called roadside assistance car towed to the dealer.…”
2017-10-06 · Engine · 696 mi“on july 12,2017 my vehicle stalled and would not start after repeated tries. the vehicle was towed to a jaguar dealer where it stayed for 14 days while they tried to solve the problem. a new fuel pump driver module was installed and the dealer declared the problem fixed. the mileage on the car was 696 miles entering the dealer and 724 miles leav…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.