Jaguar F-TYPE Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Jaguar F-TYPE — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2023 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2021 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Good | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Full report → |
| 2019 | Caution | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2018 | Caution | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2017 | Caution | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2016Worst | Avoid | 1 | 11 | 3 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2015 | Avoid | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2014 | Good | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
13 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Jaguar F-TYPE Problems
Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Recent Safety Recalls — Jaguar F-TYPE (2022–2026)
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. Jaguar's number for this recall is H378.
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. Jaguar's number for this recall is H412.
Showing 2 recalls from 2022–2026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Jaguar F-TYPE Reliability
What year F-TYPE has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 11 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2016 report for specific defects.
Is the Jaguar F-TYPE reliable?
The Jaguar F-TYPE has accumulated 29 owner-filed complaints and 14 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used F-TYPE.
What are the most common F-TYPE problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine (6 reports), Electrical System (4 reports), Unknown Or Other (3 reports), Fuel/Propulsion System (3 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my F-TYPE has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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