The 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE is associated with 7 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING, accounting for 2 reports (29% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 14 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 3l 6-cyl, and 5l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 to 26 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 7 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2 / 29%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 0 crash / 1 fire / 0 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 18–26 MPG (14 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| F-Type Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| F-Type Convertible | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| F-Type Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| F-Type Convertible | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| F-Type S Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| F-Type S Convertible | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| F-Type S AWD Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| F-Type S AWD Convertible | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| F-Type Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| F-Type Convertible | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| F-Type S Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 15 MPG | 24 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| F-Type S Convertible | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 15 MPG | 24 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| F-Type R AWD Coupe | 5L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 23 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| F-Type R AWD Convertible | 5L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 23 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| C AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| C RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE problems & component breakdown (6 categories) →
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2018 F-Type vehicle. A portion of the instrument panel may interfere with the front passenger air bag during deployment, possibly tearing the air bag cushion.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: A dealer will replace the instrument panel facia, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H365.
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Summary: 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.
Free 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.
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE vehicles equipped with Highline headlamps. If a front turn signal indicator stops working, the visual and audible turn signal reminders do not flash or chime faster as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H026.
View all 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →