repaired · 2019 Q3
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
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.
2018 Jaguar F-PACEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2018 Jaguar F-PACE, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-678 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Jaguar F-PACE has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Engine2 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
7Steering1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
5Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
1Back over prevention
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 Jaguar F-PACE recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other F-PACE year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-PACE median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Jaguar F-PACE safety ratings
2018 Jaguar F-Pace SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What F-PACE owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Rod Knock in Cylinder 1. It is available for inspection any time Problem has been confirmed by a dealer and independent service center Vehicle has been inspected by independent service center. they found that the fuel injectors were installed in incorrect locations. They installed them into correct…
I believe my vehicle has a serious safety defect related to the engine cooling system that creates a fire and safety hazard. Specifically, coolant appears to leak from the cooling-elbow near the turbocharger, following a belt failure that lead to engine overheating and elbow pipe burst leading to…
While driving, the engine suddenly shut off without warning. The first incident occurred in May 2025 and stalled twice in late August 2025. Each time I lost motive power and steering/brake assist dropped, I coasted to a safe spot, turned the ignition off and back on, and the vehicle restarted. In…
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