Jaguar 2018 XF Air Bags May Deploy Improperly in Low Speed Crashes
Jaguar is recalling 2018 XF Sportbrake vehicles with potentially incorrect air bag calibration that could cause improper deployment in low speed crashes. Owners will receive free software updates starting April 6, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, the driver and the front seat passenger may not be properly protected by the frontal air bags, increasing their risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Jaguar is recalling certain 2018 XF Sportbrake vehicles because their air bags might not deploy properly in low-speed crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners will get free software updates to fix the issue starting April 6, 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225052-jaguar-2018-xf-air-bags-may-deploy-improperly-in-low.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225052-jaguar-2018-xf-air-bags-may-deploy-improperly-in-low · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V112000
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“Jaguar 2018 XF Air Bags May Deploy Improperly in Low Speed Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225052-jaguar-2018-xf-air-bags-may-deploy-improperly-in-low. Based on NHTSA recall #18V112000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V112000).
Why it’s dangerous
The air bag system's calibration might be incorrect, causing it to deploy improperly in low-speed crashes. This could mean the air bags don't protect the driver and front passenger effectively during a collision.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake vehicles are affected. Drivers and front seat passengers are most at risk during low-speed crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake vehicles. The recall covers specific models with potentially incorrect air bag calibration that could cause improper deployment in low-speed crashes.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Jaguar Customer Service
Call 1-800-452-4827 to get the recall notification and schedule your software update.
Get Software Update
Dealers will provide a free software update for the air bag system to correct the calibration issue.
April 6, 2018
What NHTSA says to do
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag system, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H090.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V112000 (February 15, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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