2016 Jaguar F-Type recalls and problems

The 2016 Jaguar F-Type has 1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2016 Jaguar F-Type
Photo: 2016 Jaguar F-Type by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2016 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 7 F-Type model years — the most of any year.

1recalls
11complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
4,700median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Steering

Sep 11, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V569000 · 1 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2016 Jaguar F-Type vehicle manufactured February 3, 2015. The affected vehicle has the power steering system still set in the supplier's factory operating mode. In this condition, in the event of a steering system malfunction, the vehicle can experience additional steering inputs from the electric power steering system.

Risk: If the vehicle is in motion when this occurs, the driver may unexpectedly lose the ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Jaguar will notify the owner, and a dealer will either correct the steering system software or replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 31, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J055.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2016: 3 complaints201632017: 2 complaints20172021: 2 complaints20212022: 1 complaints20222025: 2 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

2016 vs. other Jaguar F-Type years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Jaguar F-Type have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Jaguar F-Type, the latest from Sep 11, 2015 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jaguar F-Type?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (4), engine (3), power train (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.