2018 Jaguar Xf problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags 2018-02-15 · campaign 18V112000 · 307 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 XF Sportbrake vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) calibration may be incorrect, possibly causing the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in a low speed crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the driver and the front seat passenger may not be properly protected by the frontal air bags, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag system, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H090.
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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2017-10-26 · campaign 17V678000 · 7,036 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
Risk: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.
Service bulletins (680)
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 2026-03-10 · SSM76412 - 10MAR26 · Other
smart key deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
Power Train 2025-10-14 · JLRTB02023NAS3 RESCINDED · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mil illuminated.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-29 · SSM76387 - 29AUG25 · Other
customer may report body and comfort (hmi) can related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or become inoperable every 8-10 minutes while driving.
Power Train 2025-06-13 · TUCC_JUN2025_46 · Other
mil on instrument cluster.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-11 · TUCC_APR2025_22 · Other
cosmetic defect to idma and icdm will also be handled via autofred for specific model callouts.
Electrical System 2025-04-11 · TUCC_APR2025_18 · Other
leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Showing the 6 most recent of 680 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-12-09 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 87,827 mi“the contact owns a 2018 jaguar xf. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 mph on the highway, the gear fault indicator light illuminated. the transaxle fractured and the vehicle failed to accelerate. the contact was able to move to the shoulder. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the local dealer was not contacted.…”
2021-06-14 · Structure:body“the rear left hand door will not close fully or lock. the door is ajar. the door could open at any time, and during an accident, since it is not latched, would produce results unlike the approved tested vehicle. this is the second time the latch has failed in less than 6 months and will leave the vehicle unsafe to drive. the vehicle has less than …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.