Model year 2017 · Two Seaters

2017 Jaguar F-Type: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Jaguar F-Type at 18–23 mpg combined across 12 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

18–23

NHTSA overall rating

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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.

2017 Jaguar F-Type recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Jaguar F-Type, newest first.

Seat belts: Pretensioner

NHTSA 16V940000 Reported Dec 28, 2016

Filed by: Jaguar Cars, Ltd. (manufacturer recall no. J081)
Units affected: 2,394 (estimate)
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 Jaguar XE vehicles manufactured July 12, 2016, to December 2, 2016, and Jaguar F-Type vehicles manufactured July 14, 2016, to December 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J081.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Suspension: Rear

NHTSA 16V789000 Reported Oct 28, 2016

Filed by: Jaguar Cars, Ltd. (manufacturer recall no. J076)
Units affected: 23 (estimate)
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR vehicles built between February 19, 2016 and August 15, 2016. Due to assembly corrections during manufacturing, the bolts connecting the rear lower control arms to the knuckle assembly may fail prematurely.
Risk: If the lower control arm bolt connecting bolt fails, the rear control arm assembly may separate from the vehicle, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolt that connects the rear lower control arm to the rear knuckle joint, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on December 19, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J076.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 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.

2017 Jaguar F-Type EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
F-Type Convertible	3.0L 6-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/28/23 mpg	$3,550	390
F-Type Convertible	3.0L 6-cyl supercharged	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	16/24/19 mpg	$4,350	476
F-Type Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/28/23 mpg	$3,550	390
F-Type Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl supercharged	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	16/24/19 mpg	$4,350	476
F-Type R AWD Convertible	5.0L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/23/18 mpg	$4,550	500
F-Type R AWD Coupe	5.0L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/23/18 mpg	$4,550	500
F-Type S AWD Convertible	3.0L 6-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	18/26/21 mpg	$3,900	426
F-Type S AWD Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	18/26/21 mpg	$3,900	426
F-Type S Convertible	3.0L 6-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/27/22 mpg	$3,750	407
F-Type S Convertible	3.0L 6-cyl supercharged	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/24/18 mpg	$4,550	485
F-Type S Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/27/22 mpg	$3,750	407
F-Type S Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl supercharged	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/24/18 mpg	$4,550	485

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.

2017 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.

2017 Jaguar F-Type NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Jaguar F-Type 2 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2017 Jaguar F-Type 2 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2017 Jaguar F-Type C AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2017 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.

2017 Jaguar F-Type owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jaguar F-Type, most recently on Sep 25, 2018. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Jaguar F-Type complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	1
Fuel/propulsion system	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Jaguar F-Type model years

Jaguar F-Type by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2024 F-Type	18–19 mpg	—	—	—
2023 F-Type	18–19 mpg	—	—	—
2022 F-Type	18–19 mpg	2	0	—
2021 F-Type	18–26 mpg	1	0	—
2020 F-Type	18–26 mpg	2	4	—
2019 F-Type	18–26 mpg	2	4	—
2018 F-Type	18–26 mpg	3	8	—
2016 F-Type	18–22 mpg	1	11	—
2015 F-Type	18–23 mpg	3	6	—

All Jaguar F-Type years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Jaguar models

2017 Jaguar F-Pace 2017 Jaguar XE 2017 Jaguar XF 2017 Jaguar XJ 2017 Jaguar XJL

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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