Most common 2018 Jaguar F-Type problems
Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jaguar F-Type complaints by model year
Best F-Type years: 2014, 2017, 2022. Compare all years →
2018 Jaguar F-Type recalls (3)
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
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.
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.
Exterior lighting › Turn signal
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.
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.
What 2018 Jaguar F-Type owners say
Electrical system
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 safety isse and refuses to correct the problem To replace the light asembl;y will cost in excess of $6,000.00 This is again, a safety issue and its is a manufacturer difect There are several thousand folks out there with this Jaguar F TYPE issue There is also a FB page with several thousand folks that are complaining about it (F-Type Jaguar DRL Failure Victims) Thank you
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 safety issue and refuses to correct the problem. To replace the light assembly will cost in excess of $6,000.00 This is again, a safety issue and its is a manufacturer defect There are several thousand folks out there with this F-Type Jaguar DRL Failure.
Lights
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 signal. I then contacted dealer to replace what I'm told is the entire headlight unit. Apprently they indicated an issue over the years with known DRL blowing out and the turning signal on headlight doesn't work . I researched and found this was an issue with people over the 2017-2019 years. To make it worse its a 5k repair job so no wonder a recall was never done by JLR motors.
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 safety isse and refuses to correct the problem To replace the light asembl;y will cost in excess of $6,000.00 This is again, a safety issue and its is a manufacturer difect There are several thousand folks out there with this Jaguar F TYPE issue There is also a FB page with several thousand folks that are complaining about it (F-Type Jaguar DRL Failure Victims) Thank you
2018 Jaguar F-Type engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 23 / 30 / 26 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 20 / 28 / 23 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 6-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Jaguar F-Type a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 F-Type rates average: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-Type at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Jaguar F-Type?
The electrical system — 3 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the lights (3) and fuel & propulsion system (2).
How many recalls does the 2018 Jaguar F-Type have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2018 Jaguar F-Type, the most recent from July 1, 2021 (frontal). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jaguar F-Type?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2017 and 2022. See the full Jaguar F-Type years comparison.
At what mileage do 2018 Jaguar F-Type problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 0 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.