NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat seatbelt pretensioners may not work correctly during a crash, reducing their ability to protect occupants.
What the fix does
This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Jaguar F-Type.
19–23 mpg combined
10.2–12.4 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. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2017 Jaguar F-Type has 4 recalls, the most serious being a rear suspension defect on SVR models where a lower control arm bolt can fail and allow the rear suspension to separate from the vehicle, causing sudden loss of control.
The suspension issue affects SVR trim vehicles only: a bolt connecting the rear lower control arm to the knuckle assembly can corrode and fatigue prematurely, then break entirely. When that joint lets go, the rear of the car loses its structural connection to the wheel, which can make the vehicle impossible to steer or keep on course. The remaining two recalls affect the front seatbelt pretensioners on certain F-Type vehicles built in late 2016. Pretensioners are the devices that snap the belt tight across the occupant the moment a crash begins, and on affected vehicles they may fail to fire at all. Without that tensioning action in a collision, the belt does not clamp the occupant firmly into the seat, which raises the risk of injury. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, and the pretensioner concern was filed separately to address vehicles that may still carry out-of-specification hardware.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat seatbelt pretensioners may not work correctly during a crash, reducing their ability to protect occupants.
What the fix does
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Dealers will inspect and replace the front seatbelt assemblies as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Front seat belt pretensioners on some vehicles may not work properly and could fail to tighten during a crash, increasing injury risk to front passengers.
What the fix does
Dealers will check when your seat belt assemblies were made and replace them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Bolts connecting the rear lower control arms to the knuckle assembly may fail prematurely due to a manufacturing issue.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the bolt connecting the rear lower control arm to the rear knuckle joint at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear lower control arm knuckle bolt may have been over-tightened during assembly, damaging its anti-corrosion coating. This exposes bare metal, leading to premature fatigue and potential joint separation, which can affect steering and stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the bolt and replace it if it was over-tightened.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
