Owners have filed 10 complaints
about the 2015 Jaguar F-Type with NHTSA between 2016 and 2023.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 37
Against the median year of the Jaguar F-Type. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
20% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
100% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2015 Jaguar F-Type
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Engine & Cooling
330.0%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 18,100 mi
Other & Unspecified
220.0%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 21,725 mi
Body & Structure
220.0%
Median failure at 9,500 miles
Electrical System
220.0%
Median failure at 8,850 miles
Airbags
110.0%
Median failure at 8,200 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
562.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
112.5%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
225.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 2016peak 3Mar 2023
Recalls on the 2015 Jaguar F-Type
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2019202816 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain cars, the occupant classification system (OCS) may not work properly. This could cause the airbag system not to turn off the airbag when an infant or child is seated in the passenger seat. Note: Cars that had repairs completed under Jaguar recall J047 (Transport Canada recall 2014-515) require a second inspection for this recall. Safety Risk: In a crash, an airbag that deploys in front of an infant or child increases the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to inspect the passenger seat belt assembly. The seat belt wiring will be repaired as required. Note: Children should not be transported in passenger seat until this recall is completed.
Recall 2014515816 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, a defect in the occupant classification system wiring could cause the system to fail to detect a child or small stature adult seated in the front passenger seating position, instead detecting an unoccupied seat and disabling the passenger airbag. The defect could also cause the system to fail to detect a child car seat installed in the passenger seat and not disable the passenger airbag. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a crash. Correction: Dealers will correct the wiring harness configuration.
Recall 201448671 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles, fasteners securing components of the engine accessory belt drive system may not have been tightened to specification, and could become loose. This could cause a loss of power steering and/or electrical charging system function, and could allow the alternator's positive cable to arc against other components, potentially resulting in a fire. These issues could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect fasteners to and tighten to specification as necessary.
Recall 20143293 units in Canada
Accessories
On certain vehicles, a programming feature which limits vehicle speed in the event of a deployable rear spoiler fault may not function as intended. This could allow the vehicle to be operated at higher speeds without the spoiler being in the deployed position, which could affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 28,000 milesScottsdale, AZFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DRIVING CAR ON STREET AT ABOUT 45 MPH. SUDDENLY CAR JERKED AND STALLED. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER. SMOKE CAME FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT INITIALLY THEN ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT OF CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND MELTED BEFORE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED.
NHTSA complaint #10824603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,000 milesScottsdale, AZFire
ENGINE
DRIVING CAR ON STREET AT ABOUT 45 MPH. SUDDENLY CAR JERKED AND STALLED. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER. SMOKE CAME FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT INITIALLY THEN ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT OF CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND MELTED BEFORE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED.
NHTSA complaint #10824603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
New York, NY
STRUCTURE:BODY
The headliner of the car completely separated from the vehicle. If this happened during driving it would have prevented seeing the road. When presented with the issue the local Jaguar dealer indicated they have had other cars suffer the same issue. It is a known defect that Jaguar has not notified or recalled the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11514548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sarasota, FL
ENGINE
Sudden loss of coolant while driving, without any prior warning lights. In my opinion that is unacceptable in a car with a little over 30k miles. F-Type forums all over the world would indicate this is a relatively common issue with some of the pipes under the supercharger being the suspected issue. Enough of an issue that I believe Jaguar redesigned those parts for newer model years, however there is no TSB for older cars at the moment. The current "solution" is owners updating the part themselves or having a shop/dealer replace the whole cooling system at owner's expense after there's a failure. Luckily this happened to me at low speed, but dropping all the coolant onto the road could be dangerous at highway speeds. I suppose there'd also be a risk of burns if it happened with the convertible top down and coolant came up the windshield into the car. Signed, An Automotive Engineer who's seen recalls for less
NHTSA complaint #11484021 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,450 milesElverson, PA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MOST ALL INTERNAL BUTTONS AND SWITCHES INCLUDING THE STEERING WHEEL, DASH AND DOOR SWITCHES ARE FAILING. SWITCHES AND BUTTONS ALMOST FEEL LIKE THEY ARE MELTING. THE STICKY RESIDUE MAKES THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS UNRELIABLE INCLUDING TURNING ON/OFF THE VEHICLE, SAFETY WARNING SYSTEMS, WINDOWS, CRUISE CONTROL, LANE ASSIST, ETC. ADDITIONALLY, THE GOEY BUTTONS ON THE CENTER CONSOLE CREATE THE SAME CONCERN FOR OTHER CRITICAL FUNCTIONS OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AMONG OWNERS AND JAGUAR HAS NOT OFFERED A REASONABLE REMEDY. ONE OWNER WHO HAD THESE SAME CONCERNS WAS QUOTED $9,000 TO REPLACE THE FAULTY SWITCHES.
NHTSA complaint #11245968 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,500 milesHonolulu, HI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JAGUAR F-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STICKY RESIDUE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND NEAR THE CONTROL PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, WHICH AFFECTED THE ABILITY TO USE THE FUNCTION CONTROL BUTTONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT JAGUAR HONOLULU (888 KAPIOLANI BLVD, HONOLULU, HI 96813, (808) 592-5108) INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER PROVIDED A 9-PAGE EXTENSIVE ESTIMATE AND INDICATED THAT THE TITLE WAS SALVAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT A WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR. THERE WAS NO RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,500.
NHTSA complaint #11176339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,500 milesHonolulu, HI
STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JAGUAR F-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STICKY RESIDUE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND NEAR THE CONTROL PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, WHICH AFFECTED THE ABILITY TO USE THE FUNCTION CONTROL BUTTONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT JAGUAR HONOLULU (888 KAPIOLANI BLVD, HONOLULU, HI 96813, (808) 592-5108) INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER PROVIDED A 9-PAGE EXTENSIVE ESTIMATE AND INDICATED THAT THE TITLE WAS SALVAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT A WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR. THERE WAS NO RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,500.
NHTSA complaint #11176339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,200 milesManchester, NH
AIR BAGS
CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE IN TOLL BOOTH. WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE KEY EVERYTHING WENT BLACK ON DASH. COULD NOT GET OUT OF CAR DUE TO TOLL BARRIERS. THEN ABOUT 30 SEC LATER MESSAGE CAME ON DASH THAT NEEDED TO MOVE KEY FOB CLOSER - I DO NOT REMEMBER EXACT WORDING. I TOOK KEY OUT OF MY RIGHT FRONT POCKET AND WAVE IT OVER START BUTTON. WAS ABLE TO THEN START CAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING SENSOR CAME ON AND REMAINED ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME UNTIL I GOT HOME (ABOUT 40 MINUTE DRIVE. THERE WAS AN ADULT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
NHTSA complaint #11010905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,200 milesManchester, NH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE IN TOLL BOOTH. WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE KEY EVERYTHING WENT BLACK ON DASH. COULD NOT GET OUT OF CAR DUE TO TOLL BARRIERS. THEN ABOUT 30 SEC LATER MESSAGE CAME ON DASH THAT NEEDED TO MOVE KEY FOB CLOSER - I DO NOT REMEMBER EXACT WORDING. I TOOK KEY OUT OF MY RIGHT FRONT POCKET AND WAVE IT OVER START BUTTON. WAS ABLE TO THEN START CAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING SENSOR CAME ON AND REMAINED ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME UNTIL I GOT HOME (ABOUT 40 MINUTE DRIVE. THERE WAS AN ADULT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
NHTSA complaint #11010905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,200 milesManchester, NH
ENGINE
CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE IN TOLL BOOTH. WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE KEY EVERYTHING WENT BLACK ON DASH. COULD NOT GET OUT OF CAR DUE TO TOLL BARRIERS. THEN ABOUT 30 SEC LATER MESSAGE CAME ON DASH THAT NEEDED TO MOVE KEY FOB CLOSER - I DO NOT REMEMBER EXACT WORDING. I TOOK KEY OUT OF MY RIGHT FRONT POCKET AND WAVE IT OVER START BUTTON. WAS ABLE TO THEN START CAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING SENSOR CAME ON AND REMAINED ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME UNTIL I GOT HOME (ABOUT 40 MINUTE DRIVE. THERE WAS AN ADULT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
NHTSA complaint #11010905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,000 milesScottsdale, AZFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DRIVING CAR ON STREET AT ABOUT 45 MPH. SUDDENLY CAR JERKED AND STALLED. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER. SMOKE CAME FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT INITIALLY THEN ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT OF CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND MELTED BEFORE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED.
NHTSA complaint #10824603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,000 milesScottsdale, AZFire
ENGINE
DRIVING CAR ON STREET AT ABOUT 45 MPH. SUDDENLY CAR JERKED AND STALLED. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER. SMOKE CAME FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT INITIALLY THEN ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT OF CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND MELTED BEFORE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED.
NHTSA complaint #10824603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.