repaired · 2022 Q1
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An air bag that tears on deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
2018 Jaguar F-TYPEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-090 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Exterior lighting
3Electrical system
2Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Structure
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 Jaguar F-TYPE 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 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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. Without the change to the flash and chime rate, the driver may not know that a turn signal is not working.
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-TYPE 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-TYPE median. How we score
'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Jaguar F-TYPE safety ratings
2018 Jaguar F-Type 2 DR FWD 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-TYPE owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
Own a 2018 F-TYPE?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.