2016 Jaguar F-Type: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2016 Jaguar F-Type at 18–22 mpg combined across 13 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 11 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
18–22
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jaguar dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2016 Jaguar F-Type recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Jaguar F-Type, newest first.
Steering: Electric power assist system
NHTSA 15V569000Reported Sep 11, 2015
Filed by
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. (manufacturer recall no. J055)
Units affected
1 (estimate)
Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2016 Jaguar F-Type vehicle manufactured February 3, 2015. The affected vehicle has the power steering system still set in the supplier's factory operating mode. In this condition, in the event of a steering system malfunction, the vehicle can experience additional steering inputs from the electric power steering system.
Risk
If the vehicle is in motion when this occurs, the driver may unexpectedly lose the ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jaguar will notify the owner, and a dealer will either correct the steering system software or replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 31, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J055.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2016 Jaguar F-Type fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2016 Jaguar F-Type crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2016 Jaguar F-Type NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2016 Jaguar F-Type 2 DR RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2016 Jaguar F-Type C RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2016 Jaguar F-Type owner complaints
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jaguar F-Type, most recently on Apr 29, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2016 Jaguar F-Type complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
4
Engine
3
Power train
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Steering
2
Unknown or other
2
Back over prevention: Warnings
1
Suspension
1
Vehicle speed control
1
Visibility/wiper
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
