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2016 Jaguar F-Type

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 F-Type.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

Classified as a passenger car, the 2016 Jaguar F-Type utilizes an Automatic (S8) transmission to achieve EPA estimates of 19/27/22 mpg while requiring 7.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil. Reliability data indicates this model year generated 11 total owner complaints with the Power Train identified as the top complaint area, accompanied by a single recall. Within the broader 2014-2021 model complaint history, the 2016 variant represents the highest volume of complaints compared to the lowest count of 2 complaints in 2014. This distinction marks the 2016 model year as the peak for complaints within this history, signaling a key area for reliability scrutiny.

Model year2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy19/27/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 800-850 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 NS · 800-850 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245/45R18, P275/40R18, P245/40R19, P275/35ZR19, P255/35ZR20, P295/30ZR20OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.5, 9.5, 8.5, 9.5, 9.0, 10.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	AJ812279 alt AJ811453
Engine air filter	T2R1882 alt T2R1881
Spark plug	C2Z28434 alt C2P23089
Battery	C2D61169 alt T4A48375
Front wiper blades	C2P1268 alt 537123485
Thermostat	C2Z19929 alt AJ814048
Cabin air filter	C2P2410

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	176 in
Overall width	75.6 in
Overall height	51.6 in
Wheelbase	103.1 in
Curb weight	3713 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.6 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 27 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

3.3–4.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.30 sec — 2016 R Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	R Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V8	3.30 sec	11.60 sec	550 hp	AWD
2016	R Convertible 5.0L Supercharger V8	3.40 sec	11.70 sec	550 hp	AWD
2016	R Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V8	3.40 sec	11.70 sec	550 hp	AWD
2016	S Coupe 3.0L Supercharger V6	4.90 sec	13.40 sec	380 hp	RWD
2015	R Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V8	3.50 sec	11.80 sec	550 hp	RWD
2015	R Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V8	3.60 sec	11.80 sec	550 hp	RWD
2015	R Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V8	3.70 sec	11.90 sec	550 hp	RWD
2015	V-8 S Convertible 5.0L Supercharger V8	3.80 sec	12.00 sec	495 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Rear: 340PS in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.4-22.3 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. 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 Fluid	Shell L12108
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	Rear: 340PS
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.1
Engine Coolant Capacity	9.7
Engine Oil	0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity	7.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 8.8 ft/lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13.3
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 18.4 ft/lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13.3
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13.3
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.4-22.3 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	98 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	Install a new nut and torque to 222.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	Install a new nut and torque to 222.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Jaguar
Spark Plug Gap	0.9 - 1.0 in
Spark Plug Torque	16/22 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Jaguar
Spark Plug Gap	1.0 in
Spark Plug Torque	16/22 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Cranking Performance

800-850 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	65.0 Low pressure side. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	65.0 Low pressure side. psi
RPM	65 @ start up rpm
RPM	65 @ idle rpm
Engine Compression	1 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 43; Rear: 26 /; Front: 43; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 85; Rear: 76 /; Front: 85; Rear: 76
ABS Sensor Torque	10 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Rear: 1.318
Maximum Rotor Runout	Front: .003 Measured; Rear: .004 Measured

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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.

1	Bolts 1-8	14.7 ft. lbs
2	Bolts 1-8	25.8 ft. lbs
3	Bolts 1-8	360 degrees
4	Bolts 1-8	25.8 ft. lbs
5	Bolts 1-8	90 degrees
6	Bolts 1-8	120 degrees
7	Left side head bolts 8,9,10	18.5 ft. lbs
8	Left side head bolts 11and12	8.8 ft. lbs
9	Right side head bolt 9	18.5 ft. lbs
10	Right side head bolts 10and11	8.8 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

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

1	5.17 ft. lbs.	5.17 ft. lbs
2	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
3	41.0 ft. lbs.	41 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees
5	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 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.

1	Bolts 1-10	15 ft. lbs
2	Bolts 10	25.8 ft. lbs
3	Bolts 1-10	360 degrees
4	Bolts 1-10	120 degrees
5	Larger top recessed bolts	18.5 ft. lbs
6	Two bolts below larger recessed bolts	8.8 ft. lbs

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 96,000 mi; coolant every 16,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 16,000 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 16,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 32,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 48,000 mi	Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 64,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 96,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 144,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2016 Jaguar F-Type stands out as the peak-complaint year of its generation on the federal record, with 11 complaints logged—nearly double the next-highest years (2015 and 2018, each at 6–7) and well above the 2–3 range seen in 2014, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Paradoxically, that complaint peak coincides with the lowest recall count in the dataset (1), suggesting the issues drivers reported were not concentrated into a single campaignable defect but rather spread across multiple systems, with the top complaint areas clustering around Power Train (2), Electrical System, Steering, and Suspension. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) were also trending downward through the generation, falling from 588 in 2014 to 430 in 2016 and ultimately 235 in 2021, which implies engineering was actively refining the model but had not yet eliminated the rough edges evident in 2016. With one crash-related complaint and no fire complaints on file, the safety profile is not alarming, but the breadth of powertrain and electrical concerns—touching drivability, steering feel, and infotainment/camera systems—suggests a car that benefited from later-model-year refinements. The takeaway: a used 2016 F-Type is a defensible buy only with a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on powertrain behavior and electrical gremlins, and buyers who can stretch to a 2017 or later example will likely inherit a notably cleaner record.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

430

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’14 ’15’16’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train2

Steering,Power Train,Electrical System1

Electrical System,Back Over Prevention1

Suspension,Electrical System,Engine1

Visibility/Wiper1

Unknown Or Other1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Electrical System,Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V569000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 11/09/2015

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2016 Jaguar F-Type vehicle manufactured February 3, 2015. The affected vehicle has the power steering system still set in the supplier's factory operating… Remedy: Jaguar will notify the owner, and a dealer will either correct the steering system software or replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 430 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
H537 UPS0525-2 11AUG25	2025-08-11	Electrical System	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) wiring harness junction box may become corroded…
TUCC_MAY2025_28	2025-05-09	Unknown Or Other	TELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
SSM76314 - 25APR25	2025-04-25	Electrical System	Telematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
TUCC_APR2025_18	2025-04-11	Electrical System	Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
SFCC_MAR2025_20	2025-03-14	Service Brakes	There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake…

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group NS battery Vehicles taking 7.5 qt Engine oil filter AJ812279 Engine air filter T2R1882 Spark plug C2Z28434 Battery C2D61169

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2016 F-Type take?

7.5 qt of 0W-20 meeting Jaguar specification STJLR 51.3122 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 F-Type have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the F-Type get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.