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Service bulletins for the 2018 Jaguar XF

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

680 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SSM741312018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Jaguar Land Rover released Pathfinder 195 on 11th October and Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) 154.05 on 8th October. As part of our continued efforts in increasing our customer experience, the release contains the latest InControl software containing significant improvements and enhancements to the system and its stability. Please refer to the latest release notes on TOPIx to understand the fixes that are included within this release. You are reminded that the InControl Touch Pro/ Duo Infotainment Master Controller (IMC) and ISC software should not be updated unless related to a reported customer concern.
SSM723072018-12-10. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The message "Radar Sensor Blocked" appears in instrument pack display. If blockage occurs while ACC is being used, ?Driver Intervene? and/or "Radar sensor blocked" message will appear on the cluster and DTC C1A67-97 is also set. Blockage can also occur when ACC is not being used.
SSM74008Attachme2018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Automatic transmission oil leaks (8HP45/75) resulting in transmission sump replacements.
SSM740082018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Automatic transmission oil leaks (8HP45/75) resulting in transmission sump replacements.
SSM737132018-12-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. A customer may report a squeal noise coming from front brakes during brake application. This will usually occur whilst cold.
SSM740962018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. The retailer may notice that the passive start function does not work after the Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) has been completed using Pathfinder.
SSM74008Attachme2018-11-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Automatic transmission oil leaks (8HP45/75) resulting in transmission sump replacements.
SSM74008Attachme2018-11-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Automatic transmission oil leaks (8HP45/75) resulting in transmission sump replacements.
SSM740082018-11-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Automatic transmission oil leaks (8HP45/75) resulting in transmission sump replacements.
SSM740342018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. While carrying out the Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) using Pathfinder it may be found that the passive start and lock/ unlock functionality using the key remote is not operating. The message ?Smart key not found? may also appear on the Instrument Cluster. In addition the Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs B1DDB-55 and B1DE4-55 are stored in the Body Control Module (BCM).
SSM740542018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. ?SOS Limited Availability? warning is displayed on the IC (Instrument Cluster along with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U3000-49 logged in the TCU (Telematics Control Unit).
SSM740482018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Customers may complain that the Wireless Head Phones for Dual Screen View or Rear Seat Entertainment are inoperative.
NAS18.09.0052018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. A potential issue has been identified on a limited number of Jaguar vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where the direct pressure sensing valve within the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor becomes stuck and cannot respond to changing demands for A/C compressor displacement. The vehicle continues to operate; however, the function of the climate system is compromised by the failure mode. The customer may report a number of symptoms: cycling temperature within the passenger compartment, too cold, too hot, and odor ingress may occur. This program does not apply to any vehicle already registered and in use, either with the retailer or customer. Any vehicle already in use may continue to be driven and any repair instructions deemed necessary will be communicated through a separate Field Action or Technical Bulletin.
H096 UPS1818-1BN2018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. An issue has been identified on certain vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where the direct pressure sensing valve within the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor becomes stuck and cannot respond to changing demands for A/C compressor displacement. The vehicle continues to operate; however, the function of the climate system is compromised by the failure mode. The customer may report a number of symptoms: cycling temperature within the passenger compartment, too cold, too hot, and odor ingress may occur.
JTB00619NAS2.32018-11-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. A 'Hood open' message may be displayed on the Instrument Cluster (IC) or the security system status indicator may give an audible warning to indicate that the hood is not latched correctly. Upon further inspection, the hood is correctly latched.
JTB00619NAS2.22018-11-13. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. A 'Hood open' message may be displayed on the Instrument Cluster (IC) or the security system status indicator may give an audible warning to indicate that the hood is not latched correctly. Upon further inspection, the hood is correctly latched.
JTB00619NAS2.12018-11-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. A 'Hood open' message may be displayed on the Instrument Cluster (IC) or the security system status indicator may give an audible warning to indicate that the hood is not latched correctly. Upon further inspection, the hood is correctly latched.
SSM740382018-11-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Issue: A customer may report an oil leak under the vehicle from the transmission suspected to be the sump pan. Engineering would like to investigate the root cause as to these concerns
SSM724982018-11-13. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Issue: Wheel stud failures (fractures).
SSM740602018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Issue: Following what appears to be a successful software update to the Remote Function Actuator (RFA) or replacement module using Pathfinder or Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) the module appears to be unresponsive to any further diagnostic commands or smart key remote operation.
SSM740632018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Issue: A customer may report any of the following concerns when selecting functions on the Touch Screen for 16MY onwards: Video playback not possible although sound is functioning correctly. 17C4 live apps and web browser inoperative. 18MY ?Satellite radio false subscription message displayed on lower screen?. French/ English language mix on touch screen of NGI system in French language setting.
SSM736902018-11-13. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; PARKING BRAKE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Issue: Customer experiences park brake and/or ABS warning message on instrument cluster. Park Brake may not release. One or more of the following DTC's may be stored in the Anti-lock Brake System Control Module: C2007-13 - Right Motor - Circuit Open, C2008-13 - Left Motor - Circuit Open, C0037 - 14 - Left rear wheel speed sensor - Circuit short to ground or open, C0037 - 29 - Left rear wheel speed sensor - signal invalid, C0037 - 2F - Left rear wheel speed sensor - signal erratic, C003A - 14 - Right rear wheel speed sensor - Circuit short to ground or open, C003A - 29 - Right rear wheel speed sensor - signal invalid, C003A - 2F - Right rear wheel speed sensor - signal erratic
JTB00619NAS22018-11-13. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. The reissue replaces all previous version. Please destroy all previous versions.
SSM73960.22018-10-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Issue: The customer reports reduced performance with P0191-85 observed in the PCM. This may or may not also illuminate the MIL
SSM738222018-10-29. Service bulletin. STEERING. Issue: At PDI there is a click noise from the front of the vehicle when turning the steering wheel (with the wheels on the ground). Noise is audible outside and inside the vehicle.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.