NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Jaguar XF Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Jaguar XF has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 XF. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Jaguar XF owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jaguar XF, describing incidents dated June 13, 2021 to October 29, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11443272 · Filed
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…
ODI #11420814 · Filed
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…
Frontal Air Bags may not Deploy Properly
NHTSA #18V112000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice
Reported February 15, 2018 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 307 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Jaguar campaign H090 · Owners notified March 16, 2018 · Vehicles built October 13, 2017 – December 14, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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 is H090.
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.
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 May 4, 2017 – November 15, 2017 (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.
Instrument Cluster Will Go Blank
NHTSA #17V678000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported October 26, 2017 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 7,036 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Jaguar campaign H056 · Owners notified December 15, 2017 · Vehicles built September 8, 2016 – August 18, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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 XF model years
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