2018 JAGUAR XF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
68
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 JAGUAR XF
The 2018 JAGUAR XF has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 68 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 JAGUAR XF
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 JAGUAR XF, potentially affecting up to 17,416 vehicles.
Recall 18V112000 — AIR BAGS
| 307 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V090000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 10,073 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V678000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 7,036 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 JAGUAR XF
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 JAGUAR XF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the local dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 87, 827.
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 16,000 miles and is stored inside. There is an indicator on the dash showing the door is not closed.
Safety Rating for the 2018 JAGUAR XF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 JAGUAR XF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 JAGUAR XF
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has issued 68 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 JAGUAR XF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM76387 - 29AUG25 — UNKNOWN OR 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.
Jaguar XF_H444_15NOV24 — POWER TRAIN
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Update
SFCC_AUG2022_38 — STEERING
Transfer Case Judder with Steering Input Applied
BIG5JAN_28 — POWER TRAIN
EMISSION RECALLS - FUELING ADAPTIONS
JTB00544NAS2 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Front/Rear Door Primary Seal Lower Edge Loose/Adrift
JTB00585NAS3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The fast latch operation does not operate and there is a delay upon entry to the vehicle using passive entry.
JTB00585NAS3 — EQUIPMENT
The fast latch operation does not operate and there is a delay upon entry to the vehicle using passive entry.
JTB00585NAS3 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
The fast latch operation does not operate and there is a delay upon entry to the vehicle using passive entry.
JTB00622NAS2 — STRUCTURE:BODY
A vibration can be felt through the vehicle body, seating and steering wheel when the engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) are between 1500 RPM - 2200 RPM .
SSM74780 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JLR is investigating reports of Customers experiencing no audio available from the radio feature (FM, AM & DAB), specifically relating to reports of the touchscreen displaying âRadio not availableâ from vehicle start-up and continues for the entire drive.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 JAGUAR XF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XF
- 2013 JAGUAR XF — 51 complaints
- 2014 JAGUAR XF — 17 complaints
- 2015 JAGUAR XF — 32 complaints
- 2016 JAGUAR XF — 7 complaints
- 2017 JAGUAR XF — 6 complaints
- 2018 JAGUAR XF (current)
- 2019 JAGUAR XF — 0 complaints
- 2020 JAGUAR XF — 0 complaints
- 2021 JAGUAR XF — 0 complaints
- 2022 JAGUAR XF — 3 complaints
- 2023 JAGUAR XF — 0 complaints
Other JAGUAR Models
- JAGUAR S-TYPE — 655 total complaints
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 472 total complaints
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 260 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ8 — 235 total complaints
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 184 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ6 — 177 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ — 175 total complaints
- JAGUAR XK8 — 149 total complaints