The 2018 Jaguar XF's low safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 2 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V0900002018-02-02

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE and F-TYPE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

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17V6780002017-26-10

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V1120002018-15-02

AIR BAGS

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 XF Sportbrake vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) calibration may be incorrect, possibly causing the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in a low speed crash.

In the event of a crash, the driver and the front seat passenger may not be properly protected by the frontal air bags, increasing their risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Jaguar XF has accumulated 2 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with vehicle speed control leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

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2 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jaguar XF Fuel Economy

21–35mpg combined

18-25city

25-34hwy

$2,050-$2,750/yr

With 9 configurations tested, the 2018 Jaguar XF ranges from 21 to 35 MPG combined. That's a 14 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

XF - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

25 city34 hwy~$2,050/yr6/10 Average

XF AWD - Automatic (S8)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

23 city33 hwy~$2,150/yr6/10 Average

XF (296 Hp) - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

23 city31 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 Average

XF AWD (296 Hp) - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

XF - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive

20 city29 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

XF AWD - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive

20 city28 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

XF Sportbrake AWD - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,750/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Jaguar XF

33States

33%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

5314%

FLFlorida

4111%

CACalifornia

318%

VAVirginia

298%

COColorado

277%

GAGeorgia

246%

OROregon

246%

DCWashington DC

123%

PAPennsylvania

123%

MAMassachusetts

103%

NCNorth Carolina

103%

ILIllinois

92%

NYNew York

92%

DEDelaware

82%

MDMaryland

72%

NHNew Hampshire

62%

NJ6

MI6

MO6

AZ5

OH5

WA4

MN3

LA3

HI2

UT2

IN2

WI2

OK2

WV2

KS2

KY2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

Buying a 2018 Jaguar XF?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2018 Jaguar XF a good car to buy?

The 2018 Jaguar XF has its strengths and its watch-outs. 3 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report vehicle speed control as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Jaguar XF?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2018 Jaguar XF. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Jaguar XF?

You'll get between 21 and 35 MPG combined from the 2018 Jaguar XF, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2018 Jaguar XF?

Out of 2 owner complaints, vehicle speed control issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.