Defect Summary: 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.
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The 2018 Jaguar XF is associated with 2 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Structure & Body, accounting for 1 reports (50% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 9 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 35 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 2 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Structure & Body (1 / 50%)
- • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Certified Range: 21–35 MPG across 9 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2018 Jaguar XF?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XF Diesel | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 31 MPG | 42 MPG | 35 MPG | — | $2,300 / yr |
| XF AWD Diesel | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 30 MPG | 40 MPG | 34 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| XF | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 34 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| XF AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| XF (296 Hp) | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| XF AWD (296 Hp) | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| XF | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| XF AWD | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| XF Sportbrake AWD | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2018 Jaguar XF?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | — | ||||
| 4 DR RWD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2018 Jaguar XF models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2018 Jaguar XF?
Summary of 2 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
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 XF problems & component breakdown (2 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2018 Jaguar XF?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
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.
Defect Summary: 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.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2018 Jaguar XF
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2018 Jaguar XF
How many safety recalls does the 2018 Jaguar XF have?
The 2018 Jaguar XF is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2018 Jaguar XF?
NHTSA records list 2 consumer defect complaints for the 2018 Jaguar XF. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Structure & Body, appearing in 1 filings (50% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2018 Jaguar XF?
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2018 Jaguar XF in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2018 Jaguar XF get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2018 Jaguar XF range from 21 to 35 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.