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2018 Jaguar

XF

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Jaguar XF: best and worst years
2018 Jaguar XF

Closest available photo (2017 model year); you're viewing the 2018.

2017 photoMatti BlumeCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,750EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
312 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
195 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,750 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
97 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STRUCTURE50%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL50%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2 total.

Jaguar XF: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

548 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Mar 10, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM76412 - 10MAR26

    Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.

  • Oct 14, 2025POWER TRAINJLRTB02023NAS3 RESCINDED

    MIL Illuminated.

  • Aug 29, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM76387 - 29AUG25

    Customer may report Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or become inoperable every 8-10 minutes while driving.

  • Jun 13, 2025POWER TRAINTUCC_JUN2025_46

    MIL on Instrument cluster.

  • Apr 11, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERTUCC_APR2025_22

    Cosmetic defect to IDMA and ICDM will also be handled via AutoFRED for specific model callouts.

  • Apr 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTUCC_APR2025_18

    Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.

  • Mar 21, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERJaguar_H422_21MAR25

    Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update

  • Mar 17, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERMRC_H428_N769_MAR2025_44

    This extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the Infotainment Master Controller (IMC), for 1 year from 3rd February 2025 to 3rd February 2026 for all vehicles that have or will have an expired JLR vehicle warranty in this time period - Unlimited mileage.

  • and 540 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.