NHTSA (USA)Critical
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This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Jaguar F-Type.
23 mpg combined
10.2 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2015 Jaguar F-Type has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger airbag system and a fire risk from loose engine components that can also cause sudden loss of power steering.
The airbag concern stems from a wiring error in the seatbelt tension sensor connector that feeds the passenger seat's occupant classification system. When this connector is wired incorrectly, the system cannot properly distinguish between an adult and a child in the front passenger seat, meaning the airbag may deploy at full force in a crash even when a child seat is present. This issue affects vehicles that were previously brought in for an earlier recall repair, where the wiring may not have been installed correctly during that service.
On the fire side, loose fasteners in the engine's accessory belt drive system can allow components to shift, cutting off power steering assist and disabling the charging system. A loose alternator cable can then arc against nearby components and start a fire in the engine bay. A separate but related wiring issue involves the battery's positive cable, which can loosen and cause an electrical short with the same fire risk.
There is also a concern with the deployable rear spoiler. A programming fault can disable the speed-limiting feature that normally forces the car to slow down when the spoiler fails to deploy correctly. Without that limit in place, the car can be driven at high speed with reduced aerodynamic stability, raising the risk of losing control.
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What can fail
The seatbelt harness connector linking the seatbelt tension sensor to the occupant classification sensor may be incorrectly wired, preventing the restraint system from accurately detecting whether an adult or child occupies the seat.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seatbelt assembly and repair the seatbelt tension sensor harness as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The seatbelt harness connector linking the seatbelt tension sensor to the occupant classification sensor may be incorrectly wired, preventing proper detection of front passenger occupancy and child restraints, which affects airbag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will rewire the seatbelt harness connector to correct configuration at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Bolts holding the engine accessory belt system may be loose. This can cause power steering and charging to fail, and may let the alternator's positive cable arc against other parts, risking fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fasteners and tighten them to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front engine belt, steering pump pulley, or battery cable at the alternator may come loose and detach from their mountings.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and re-torque these engine components to correct specifications at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A safety feature that limits speed when the rear spoiler malfunctions may not work properly, allowing the vehicle to operate at high speeds with the spoiler not deployed, which can affect handling and increase crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's software to restore the speed-limiting feature.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
