Jaguar XF problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 90 owner complaints and 28 recalls on file for the Jaguar XF (2009–2024). The 2010 XF has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.
- Complaints
- 90
- Recalls
- 28
- Model years
- 14
- Worst year
- 2010
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Jaguar XF years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2010 Jaguar XF — 18 complaints; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
- 2013 Jaguar XF — 12 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine
- 2012 Jaguar XF — 10 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2021 (0 complaints).
Every Jaguar XF model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 XF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2023 XF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System |
| 2022 XF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Steering |
| 2021 XF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2018 XF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Body & Structure |
| 2017 XF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Electrical System |
| 2016 XF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System |
| 2015 XF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Steering |
| 2014 XF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Engine |
| 2013 XF | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | Engine |
| 2012 XF | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Engine |
| 2011 XF | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2010 XF | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2009 XF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Electrical System |
Most common Jaguar XF problem areas (all years)
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion41 complaints
- Engine27 complaints
- Electrical System19 complaints
- Steering6 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain6 complaints
- Body & Structure5 complaints
- Wheels & Tires4 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control3 complaints
- Airbags2 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers2 complaints
Complaint trend
Jaguar XF recalls
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: The fuel pump shutdown will result in the vehicle stalling. The vehicle would also lose power-assisted braking and power-assisted steering. Any of these conditions may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Risk: If the battery positive cable loosens, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the FEAD belt looses or detaches, the vehicle may lose power assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Risk: If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, steering and brake assistance may be lost further increasing the risk.
Risk: If the certification label does not specify all the necessary information or the vehicle weight range could result in the vehicle being overloaded and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, steering and brake assistance may be lost further increasing the risk.
Risk: An engine stall without warning while driving may lead to a loss of motive power, a loss of power-assisted braking and a loss of power-assisted steering. Each of these conditions may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Risk: The cracked flange may result in fuel leakage onto the ground. This leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.
Other Jaguar models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology