Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | −50% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2020 | 4 | 1.3× | 2 | Brake | Few |
| 2019 | 3 | −17% | 2 | Transmission | Few |
| 2018 | 8 | 1.5× | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2017 | 2 | −50% | 2 | Engine | Average |
| 2016 | 11 | 2.5× | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2015 | 6 | 2.0× | 3 | Engine | Average |
| 2014 | 2 | −50% | 2 | Airbag | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median F-Type year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Jaguar F-Type problems
Latest Jaguar F-Type recalls
Seat belts › Pretensioner
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2022 Jaguar F-Type, F-Pace, and XF vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 15, 2022. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.
Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-Type, 2020-2021 F-Pace, and 2021 XF vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.
Air bags › Frontal
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.
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.
Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module › Software
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020 Jaguar F-Type vehicles. The diagnostic check for the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) that runs at vehicle startup may not complete in the time required, which could disable the ABS and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system during that drive cycle.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-Type vehicles equipped with 18-inch rear wheels. The tire placard label on the driver's side door opening states an incorrect size for the rear tires.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire placard label with a label that states the correct rear tire size, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2019.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Jaguar F-Type should you avoid?
None of the Jaguar F-Type years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Jaguar F-Type?
2014 has the fewest complaints compared with other F-Type years at the same age, followed by 2017 and 2022. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Jaguar F-Type problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (11), engine & cooling (11) and transmission & drivetrain (7). Electrical complaints peak in the 2016 model year.
How many recalls has the Jaguar F-Type had?
14 recalls across 2014–2022. The model year with the most is 2015. See all Jaguar F-Type recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.