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2018 Jaguar XF

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 XF.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2018 Jaguar XF is a gasoline-powered passenger car whose engines call for 0W-20 or 0W-30 viscosity oil, placing it squarely in the modern era of Jaguar's midsize luxury sedan lineup. With just two owner complaints on record—centered on vehicle speed control—and three recalls, the 2018 model year represents a relatively quiet point in the XF's reliability history, which spans 2009 through 2023 and peaks dramatically at 106 complaints for the 2010 model year. That low complaint count suggests Jaguar had worked through many of the model's early teething issues by this point in the lifecycle, though the presence of recalls indicates the vehicle is not without its documented safety concerns.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacityGas enginesOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torqueStage 1: 2.9 ft-lbs; Stage 2: 51.7 ft-lbs; Stage 3: 92.2 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter AJ812279. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/55R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5, Optional: 7.0, 7.0, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 8.5, 7.5, 8.5, 8.0, 9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterAJ812279 alt JDE37141
Engine air filterT4A6123 alt T4A6124
Fuel filterT2H34766
Spark plugJDE38685 alt C2Z28434
BatteryT4A14084 alt 429123482
Front wiper bladesT4N16683 alt T4N16682
ThermostatJDE39956 alt AJ814048
Cabin air filterT2H54544

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.9 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase116.5 in
Curb weight3715 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XF of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–5.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2018 Sportbrake S
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018Sportbrake S 3.0L Supercharger V65.00 sec13.60 sec380 hpAWD
2018Sportbrake S 3.0L Supercharger V65.10 sec13.50 sec380 hpAWD
2018Sportbrake S 3.0L Supercharger V65.20 sec13.60 sec380 hpAWD
2018Sportbrake S 3.0L Supercharger V65.30 sec13.80 sec380 hpAWD
201735t R-Sport 3.0L Supercharger V64.90 sec13.30 sec340 hpAWD
2017S 3.0L Supercharger V65.00 sec13.50 sec380 hpAWD
2017S 3.0L Supercharger V65.00 sec13.50 sec380 hpAWD
2017S 3.0L Supercharger V65.10 sec13.50 sec380 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds Gas engines of 0W-20 / 0W-30 engine oil, Castrol BOT 750B in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Shell M-L12108 lubricant
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilCastrol BOT 750B
Engine Coolant Capacity11.8
Engine Coolant Capacity9.1
Engine Oil0W-20 · 0W-30
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs97.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)14.75 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerJaguar
Spark Plug Gap.035 - .039 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerJaguar
Spark Plug Gap.035-.039 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.40 lbs
Oil TypeSanden SPA2
Oil Capacity2.70-3.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.0 psi
RPM65.0-91.0 @ Idle rpm
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.0 psi
RPM65.0 @ Idle rpm
Engine CompressionCranking speed

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 43; Rear: 21
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementMarked on disc.
Maximum Rotor Runout.0003 measure with wheel fitted.

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
160.0 inch lbs.; Sep 2: 132.0 inch lbs.60 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
114.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
2125.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9027 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 10 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-815 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-8360 degrees
4Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-890 degrees
6Bolts 1-8120 degrees
7Left side head bolts 8,9,1018.5 ft. lbs
8Left side head bolts 11and128.8 ft. lbs
9Right side head bolt 918.5 ft. lbs
10Right side head bolts 10and118.8 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-107 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1039 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-10180 degrees
5Bolts 1-1039 ft. lbs
6Bolts 1-1090 degrees
7Bolts 1-10120 degrees
810.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
252.0 ft. lbs.52 ft. lbs
383.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1Tighten in Sequence11 ft. lbs
2Tighten in Sequence an additional 45
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
111 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
221
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
184.0 inch lbs.84 in
215.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 16,000 mi; spark plugs every 80,000 mi; coolant every 100,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 100,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 16,000 miEngine Oil Level Warning System (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 40,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miBrake Line (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 144,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across the Jaguar XF generation, federal complaints dropped dramatically from an early peak of 106 in 2010 to single digits by 2016, a maturation arc that culminates in the 2018 model year recording a generation-low of just 2 complaints. The 2018 XF also saw 3 recalls and 0 investigations, while its technical service bulletins peaked at 680, implying that the manufacturer was proactively addressing potential issues before they escalated into formal complaints. The two complaints filed for 2018 concern Vehicle Speed Control and Structure, though the data does not specify the root causes for either; notably, there are zero crash or fire complaints associated with this year. Positioned at the mature end of the generation's lifecycle—just before later years like 2021 through 2023 saw a continued drop in federal actions—the 2018 model clearly benefits from a decade of preceding refinements. Given its historically low complaint volume and robust technical service support, the 2018 Jaguar XF is a highly favorable year to buy in the used market.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
680
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Vehicle Speed Control1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V678000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 26/10/2017

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank. Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer…

18V090000Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel RailReported 02/02/2018

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE and F-TYPE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 680 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM76412 - 10MAR262026-03-10Electrical SystemSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
JLRTB02023NAS3 RESCINDED2025-10-14Power TrainMIL Illuminated.
SSM76387 - 29AUG252025-08-29Unknown Or OtherCustomer may report Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches…
TUCC_JUN2025_462025-06-13Power TrainMIL on Instrument cluster.
TUCC_APR2025_222025-04-11Unknown Or OtherCosmetic defect to IDMA and ICDM will also be handled via AutoFRED for specific model…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2018 XF take?

Gas engines of Gasoline engines: 0W-20 meeting Jaguar/Land Rover specification STJLR51.5122 or equivalent. Diesel Engines: 0W-30 meeting Jaguar/Land Rover Specification STJLR 03.5007, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 XF have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.