2018 Jaguar XF Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2018 Jaguar XF, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2018 Jaguar XF
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags
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.
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.…
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Fuel rail (fuel system)
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.
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.
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
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.
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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Jaguar XF have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 87,827 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 fai”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 9, 2021 · Vehicle speed control
“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 test”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 14, 2021 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Jaguar XF (XF (296 Hp), XF AWD, XF AWD (296 Hp), XF Sportbrake AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–35 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–31 / 25–42 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Jaguar XF model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XF model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 6 | 90 |
| 2010 Jaguar XF | 10 | 106 |
| 2011 Jaguar XF | 4 | 80 |
| 2012 Jaguar XF | 5 | 38 |
| 2013 Jaguar XF | 12 | 34 |
| 2014 Jaguar XF | 7 | 11 |
| 2015 Jaguar XF | 5 | 19 |
| 2016 Jaguar XF | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 Jaguar XF | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 Jaguar XF | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 Jaguar XF | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Jaguar XF | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 Jaguar XF | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Jaguar XF | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2018 Jaguar XF
How do I know if my 2018 Jaguar XF has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2018 Jaguar XF; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jaguar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V678000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jaguar models
- S-Type483 complaints
- X-Type315 complaints
- I-PACE238 complaints
- XJ8176 complaints
- F-PACE137 complaints
- XJ134 complaints
- XJ6127 complaints
- XK8116 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.