2018 Jaguar F-Type problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal 2021-07-01 · campaign 21V500000 · 1 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2018 F-Type vehicle. A portion of the instrument panel may interfere with the front passenger air bag during deployment, possibly tearing the air bag cushion.
Risk: An air bag that tears on deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: A dealer will replace the instrument panel facia, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H365.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 2018-02-02 · campaign 18V090000 · 10,073 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE and F-TYPE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H081.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2017-05-25 · campaign 17V341000 · 19 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE vehicles equipped with Highline headlamps. If a front turn signal indicator stops working, the visual and audible turn signal reminders do not flash or chime faster as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Without the change to the flash and chime rate, the driver may not know that a turn signal is not working. If the turn signal is not working, other drivers will not be aware that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H026.
Service bulletins (470)
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.
Power Train 2025-10-14 · JLRTB02023NAS3 RESCINDED · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mil illuminated.
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.
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
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-17 · MRC_H428_N769_MAR2025_44 · Other
this extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the infotainment master controller (imc), for 1 year from 3rd february 2025 to 3rd february 2026 for all vehicles that have or will have an expired jlr vehicle warranty in this time period - unlimited mileage.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-17 · MRC_H419_N725_MAR2025_43 · Other
these customer satisfaction programs (csp’s) are being made available as a benefit under the class action settlement agreement for clients who own or lease a settlement class vehicle, that requires a wired software update to the infotainment system imc to enable future software- over-the-air (sota)
Showing the 6 most recent of 470 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-01 · Exterior Lighting“i was almost hit by a car in parking lot and other driver stated that i didn't have my directional on. this has happened on the highway stop lights which accounts for people honking at me when crossing roadway during a turn onto another road. i checked and found the light wasn't working for turn signal. i then contacted dealer to replace what i…”
2025-09-24 · Exterior Lighting“the drivers side drl has a "j" blade that its lit while driving day or night (drl) this "j" blade on the driver's side is dim, and it effects the turn signal causing in my and several thousand owners with the same issue a very safety issue. jlr jaguar land rover north america will not address this safety issue and refuses to correct the problem. t…”
2025-06-09 · Exterior Lighting“the drivers side drl has a "j" blade that its lit while driving day or night (drl) this "j" blade on the driver's side is dim, and it effects the turn signal causin in my and several thousand owners with the same isse a very safety issue. jlr jaguar land rover north america willnot address this safety isse and refuses to correct the problem to rep…”
2025-05-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire“my car on fire at the gas station…”
2024-12-04 · Suspension“rear differential leaks and failure leading to loss of vehicle control.…”
2024-11-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the car sometimes has a hard time to start engine. i have to pump the gas pedal numerous times quickly to finally get the car to start. other times the car starts normally . also sometimes when the engine is on and in the park position ; the engine may turn off. the auto off button has been eliminated from the problem because i turn that off; so …”
2018-05-02 · Electrical System · 60 mi“vehicle delivered to customer with battery not secure (this battery is located in the trunk, behind occupants)…”
2018-05-02 · Structure:body · 60 mi“there are two holes in the bottom of the truck (in the exhaust area) that could leak exhaust into the occupant compartment.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.