2017 Jaguar F-Type recalls and problems

The 2017 Jaguar F-Type has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2017 Jaguar F-Type
Photo: 2017 Jaguar F-Type by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2017 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 7 F-Type model years — 7th most.

2recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
22,000median 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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2 recalls

Seat Belts

Dec 28, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V940000 · 2,394 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 Jaguar XE vehicles manufactured July 12, 2016, to December 2, 2016, and Jaguar F-Type vehicles manufactured July 14, 2016, to December 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.

Risk: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J081.

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.

Suspension

Oct 28, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V789000 · 23 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR vehicles built between February 19, 2016 and August 15, 2016. Due to assembly corrections during manufacturing, the bolts connecting the rear lower control arms to the knuckle assembly may fail prematurely.

Risk: If the lower control arm bolt connecting bolt fails, the rear control arm assembly may separate from the vehicle, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolt that connects the rear lower control arm to the rear knuckle joint, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on December 19, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J076.

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.

2017 vs. other Jaguar F-Type years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Jaguar F-Type have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2017 Jaguar F-Type, the latest from Dec 28, 2016 (seat belts). 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 2017 Jaguar F-Type?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.