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Jaguar F-Type VIN Number Check

Enter a Jaguar F-Type VIN for a free NHTSA vPIC decode: build details and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. Owner reports follow below.

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Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Jaguar F-Type

About the Jaguar F-Type

Jaguar sold the F-Type in the US for model years 2014–2024. Across those years NHTSA lists 14 vehicle recall campaigns and 36 owner complaints. EPA rates it at 18–26 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2014–2024
EPA classTwo Seaters
NHTSA recall campaigns14
Owner complaints36 at NHTSA
Jaguar F-Type photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Jaguar F-Type at a glance

One generation in the data, 2014–2024: 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 36 owner complaints.

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F-Type
2014–2024Two Seaters
Jaguar F-Type (2014–2024)

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

201420202024
2014–2024

Jaguar F-Type

PlatformJLR D6a
EPA combined mpg18–26
NHTSA recalls14

Engines (EPA)

  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (supercharged) · 2014–2021
  • 5.0 L 8-cyl (supercharged) · 2014–2024
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2018–2021

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, RWD
  • automatic (2014–2024), manual (2016–2019)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (11)Engine and cooling (11)Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (7)2 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 36 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · F-TypeSAJWJ6DL?GM······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE R, built in Castle Bromwich, United Kingdom (Uk)
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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which F-Type model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 14 campaigns on file for F-Type model years 2014–2024, and the 2015 and 2018 show up in the most (3 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2018
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Jaguar F-Type owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2016 and 2018 hold 19 of the 36 complaints, or 53%. Tap any bar or generation.

36NHTSA complaints, 2014–2024
1mention a crash
3mention a fire
1injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearF-Type: 36 complaints · most for the 2016 (11)

Top complaint areas · F-Type

Mentions in 36 complaints, 2014–2024.

Electrical system11
Engine and cooling11
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)7
Fuel system6
Exterior lighting5
Structure and body3
Crashes 1Fires 3Injuries 1

2014–2024

NHTSA data summary

The 2016 is the outlier. On its own it has 11 of the X152’s 36 complaints (31%), more than any other F-Type model year. By area, nothing stands out. Electrical system leads with 11, with engine and cooling (11) and the powertrain (7) close behind.

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

F-Type complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every F-Type version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

36complaints, 2014–2024
1mention a crash
3mention a fire
1injuries reported
Most complaints: 2016 (11), 2018 (8), 2015 (6)
6’1511’168’18’20

2016 · 11 complaints

Crashes 1 · fires 0 · injuries 1

Electrical system4
Engine3
Power train3
Electronic stability control2
Steering2

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

F-Type CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 102 F-Type versions for model years 2014–2024. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 346 g/mi (2021). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

F-Type2014–2024

18–26 mpg · CO₂ 346–500 g/mi

2024
19combined MPG
460CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$4,350EPA yearly fuel cost
3/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
4/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III ULEV125 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 125Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2024: P450 RWD Convertible · Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Supercharged — 19 MPG · 460 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
300350400450500201520202014 · Gas: 3912015 · Gas: 3912016 · Gas: 3982017 · Gas: 3902018 · Gas: 3462019 · Gas: 3462020 · Gas: 3462021 · Gas: 3462022 · Gas: 4602023 · Gas: 4602024 · Gas: 460
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

F-Type vs Porsche 911 vs BMW Z4

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2014–2024. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the F-Type, against 28 for the Porsche 911 and 15 for the BMW Z4. Pick a range to compare.

Jaguar F-Type

Model years 2014–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
14
NHTSA owner complaints
36
EPA combined mpg
18–26
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 5.0 L
Also listed
supercharged, turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 11
  2. Engine and cooling 11
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 7

Porsche 911

Model years 2014–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
28
NHTSA owner complaints
58
EPA combined mpg
15–25
Engines (EPA)
6-cyl 3.0–4.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Fuel system 15
  2. Engine and cooling 14
  3. Electrical system 13

BMW Z4

Model years 2014–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
15
NHTSA owner complaints
29
EPA combined mpg
19–28
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 11
  2. Electrical system 10
  3. Brakes 3

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Jaguar F-Type VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a F-Type

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Blue Jaguar F-Type (first generation) convertible, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

F-Type carries its VIN at the base of the driver's side windshield, on the door sill label, and on the door jamb sticker. The engine compartment firewall has a stamp. Compare the door sill label and the firewall stamp with the dashboard plate.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Jaguar F-Type VIN questions

How many recalls has the Jaguar F-Type had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 14 vehicle campaigns for model years 2014–2024, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Jaguar F-Type recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 14V-673 and 18V-090. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Jaguar F-Type get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2014–2024 F-Type at 18–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Jaguar F-Type compare with the Porsche 911 and BMW Z4 on recalls?

For 2014–2024 models the F-Type has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Porsche 911 has 28, the BMW Z4 15. Complaints run 36, 58 and 29 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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