repaired · 2019 Q3
Air bags
Risk. 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.
2018 Jaguar XFProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Jaguar XF, most often about the structure. 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 December 9, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Jaguar XF has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 Jaguar XF 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 · 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 XF 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 XF median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Jaguar XF safety ratings
2018 Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD 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 XF owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Own a 2018 XF?
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