NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Jaguar F-Type Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Jaguar F-Type has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jaguar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Jaguar F-Type. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Jaguar F-Type owner complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jaguar F-Type, describing incidents dated April 30, 2018 to September 10, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Of the 8 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11768249 · Filed
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…
ODI #11689430 · Filed
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…
ODI #11665891 · Filed
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…
Instrument Panel Interference with Air Bag
NHTSA #21V500000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice
Reported July 1, 2021 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 1 vehicle
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Jaguar campaign H365 · Owners notified August 5, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An air bag that tears on deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel Leak in Engine Compartment
NHTSA #18V090000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Fuel Injection System — Fuel Rail · NHTSA notice
Reported February 2, 2018 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 10,073 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Jaguar campaign H081 · Owners notified March 8, 2018 · Vehicles built July 12, 2017 – January 16, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
No Warning if Front Turn Signals Fail/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #17V341000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported May 25, 2017 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 19 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Jaguar campaign H026 · Owners notified July 12, 2017 · Vehicles built March 9, 2017 – April 18, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Jaguar F-Type model years
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