Jaguar F-Type Recalls

The Jaguar F-Type has 24 recalls spanning 2014 through 2022, with the most serious being a fire risk on 2015 models where loose engine accessory belt drive fasteners can allow the alternator's positive cable to arc against surrounding components, potentially igniting a fire.

The most recent production years have two recalls worth noting. On 2021-2022 models, the seat belt automatic locking retractors can deactivate too early, preventing a child restraint from securing properly to the seat. On 2022 models specifically, the front seat belt pretensioners may be damaged and fail to tighten the belts in a crash.

The 2019-2020 model years have a tire placard label that lists the wrong rear tire size on vehicles with 18-inch rear wheels, which can lead an owner to install an incorrect tire and affect handling. On 2019 models with V6 or V8 engines, the crankshaft pulley bolt can fracture and cause engine failure while driving. The 2020 model year has a software issue where the startup diagnostic for the anti-lock brake system may not complete in time, disabling both ABS and stability control for that drive cycle.

On 2018 models with the 2.0L engine, fuel rail end caps can leak fuel vapor or liquid into the engine bay, where it can ignite near hot components. A separate 2018 issue involves the front passenger airbag cushion tearing on deployment because part of the instrument panel interferes with it. Vehicles from that year with Highline headlamps also have a turn signal fault where a failed front indicator does not trigger the faster flash and chime rate that would alert the driver.

The 2017 model year carries several issues. On SVR-trim vehicles, the rear lower control arm bolt can fail prematurely and allow the rear suspension to separate from the vehicle, causing loss of control. Front seat belt pretensioners on 2017 models may also fail to deploy in a crash, leaving occupants less restrained. The 2016 model year has a rear stabilizer bar that may have been installed incorrectly, causing the stability control system to not function as intended. A single 2016 vehicle was built with its electric power steering system left in a supplier test mode, where a malfunction can cause unexpected steering inputs.

Going back to the 2014-2015 model years, the passenger seat occupant classification system wiring was incorrectly connected on some vehicles, causing the system to misread who is in the front passenger seat. In a crash, this can result in the airbag deploying in front of a child rather than suppressing. This wiring issue was the subject of a prior repair attempt that did not fully resolve the problem on all affected vehicles, leading to a follow-up recall. On 2015 models, a separate battery positive cable issue can cause an electrical short and fire risk. The 2015 model year also has a deployable rear spoiler speed-limiting feature that may not activate during a spoiler fault, allowing the vehicle to be driven at high speed without the spoiler deployed, which affects aerodynamic stability.