AI DamageJaguar F-Type: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Jaguar F-Type across 9 model years: 28 owner complaints and 421 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 29% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 25% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 21% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 18% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 11% of all complaints
- 7 Electronic stability control 11% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 7% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 8 complaints (29% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 504.
- Powertrain: 7 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 306.
- Engine: 7 complaints (25% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 97.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 complaints (21% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Exterior lighting: 5 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 30.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2018–2021
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2014–2021
- 5 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2014–2024
- automatic, 8-speed 2014–2024
- manual, 6-speed 2016–2019named in 1 complaints
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 28 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 | 504 |
| Powertrain | 7 | 0 | 306 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 | 97 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 | 30 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Electronic stability control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 132 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 71 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 53 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 474 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Additionally, the ABS warning light activates intermittently without providing any diagnostic codes before subsequently disappearing. A recent diagnostic check identified several minor concerns.
I then contacted dealer to replace what I'm told is the entire headlight unit. Apprently they indicated an issue over the years with known DRL blowing out and the turning signal on headlight doesn't work . I researched and found this was an issue with people over the 2017-2019 years.
The drivers side headlight directional is slowly failing due to the design of it from the factory and it will soon be nonfunctional. 2020 Jaguar F-Type daytime running light (DRL) or driving light failure is usually caused by an internal design flaw where heat from the LED system melts the plastic light-guide rod.
There is a known issue with a piece inside of the drivers side headlight assembly causing the DRL and blinker to be very dim to where it is difficult to see in the daylight. The known failure is a piece inside called the Oculator.
Vehicle displays ‘Rear Camera System Fault’ message. No image on screen when reverse gear selected.
The drivers side DRL has a "J" Blade that its lit while driving day or night (DRL) This "J" Blade on the driver's side is dim, and it effects the turn signal causing in my and several thousand owners with the same issue a very safety issue.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Exhaust System Oxygen (O2) Sensors - Extended Warranty
- MIL Illuminated
- Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) wiring harness junction box may become corroded over time
- Customer reports that the vehicle intermittently fails to respond to Passive Entry request
- Customer reports that the vehicle intermittently fails to respond to Passive Entry request
- TELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
- On certain vehicles, the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) wiring harness junction box may become…
- Telematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
- Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern
Repair videos
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Other models of this make
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.