2010 Jaguar XF problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jaguar XF, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion. There are 8 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Median mileage
- 100,000 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion is the most-reported problem area, named in 12 of 18 complaints (67%).
- Engine (4) and electrical system (3) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 100,000 mi.
- The 2010 Jaguar XF has 8 recalls on file.
- NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
- It ranks 2nd of 13 Jaguar XF model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
2010 Jaguar XF problems by category
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion12 complaints
- Engine4 complaints
- Electrical System3 complaints
- Other / Unknown2 complaints
- Wheels & Tires1 complaints
- Body & Structure1 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Electrical system | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 2 |
| Wheels:rim | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Structure:interior panels:dashboard | 1 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2010 Jaguar XF recalls (8)
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010 XF vehicles equipped with 4.2L engines. The fuel tank outlet flange may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H283.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Unless included in "Zone A" above, Jaguar is also recalling certain 2011-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in Zone A and Zone B above, Jaguar is also recalling certain 2010-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J072.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2013 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Unless included in "Zone A" above, Jaguar is recalling certain 2010 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in Zone A and Zone B above, Jaguar is recalling certain 2009 MY Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J071.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in these states are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number of this recall is J069.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2010 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured December 17, 2008, to April 15, 2009. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank with an outlet flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak onto the ground.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel outlet mounting flange, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J059.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 XF vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank fuel outlet flange that may crack.
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.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fuel tank fuel outlet flanges, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2012. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010 xk and xf vehicles manufactured from june 27, 2009, through march 10, 2010. The power assist steering (pas) pipes have been supplied with zinc-nickel plating that does not meet fully the corrosion protection requirements of jaguar's engineering specification. After an extended period of time in service, corrosion of the pas pipes will occur that may lead to pin-holing of the pipe.
Risk: Pin-holing of the pas pipes could allow pressurized power steering fluid to leak into the under-hood and engine bay area. A loss of power steering fluid will result in a loss of power assist steering. Also, that fluid may ignite if it comes into contact with an ignition source or a surface at sufficiently high enough temperature, causing a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering fluid pipes with parts manufactured to the required corrosion protection specification. This service will be performed free of charged. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 6, 2011. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 jaguar xk and model year 2010 xf v8 5.ol gasoline engine vehicles. The in-tank electric fuel pump may not be correctly activated as the fuel pump relay is not energized following a vehicle start up cycle. An inadequate supply of fuel to the engine could result.
Risk: Fuel starvation to the engine leads to engine stumble followed by engine cut out with minimal warning and could potentially cause a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will download revised software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 30, 2010. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel Tank Flange Leak
In October 2012, Jaguar Land Rover LLC (JLR) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a defect condition that could result in pressurized fuel leaks around the fuel supply line connection on the upper surface of the fuel tank assemblies of approximately 4,152 model year (MY) 2010 Jaguar XF vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manufactured between April 2009 and January 2010 (Recall 12V-521). The DIR indicated that the fuel system operating pressures of 5.0L gasoline engine XF vehicles may exceed the design specification under certain conditions, which may result in cr…
Recent 2010 Jaguar XF complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed May 29, 2025160,000 miTXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2010 Jaguar XF. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the fuel odor was more evident while the A/C unit was activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the fuel cap was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of…
NHTSA complaint #11663786 · source - Filed Jul 16, 2024MOFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
Item was recalled and supposed to be fixed by jaguar recall: 12V521000, however after it was “fixed” the same issue is occurring and the vehicle is leaking gasoline. Jaguar is stating that wither or not it was fixed correctly it has been closed and I would be responsible for repairs although the recall was not properly fixed initially!
NHTSA complaint #11602809 · source - Filed Mar 15, 2024130,000 miOHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2010 Jaguar XF. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, gasoline was observed leaking from the vehicle. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V081000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate…
NHTSA complaint #11577525 · source - Filed Nov 11, 2022MDFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
Vehicle has one open recall. Recall has been corrected by Jaguar per their statements. However, refuse to report fix to NHTSA so updates can be made to the database.
NHTSA complaint #11493162 · source - Filed Aug 21, 2022NMElectrical SystemLighting
My car also has the ongoing issue of the panel located between my speedometer and odometer the screen will randomly flicker and go out and then come back on I have notice the temperature when it's hot affects it worse that the winter but it happens all the time which scares me as I don't k ow when my car has issues as this is the only area that it will tell me my car is overheating amongst other notifications I called Jaguar and they want to charge me $3000+ to fix this.…
NHTSA complaint #11480390 · source - Filed Aug 21, 2022NMFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
I have read several reports of my specific model of car with a flange issue in the fuel rail system and yet my car is not apart of this recall it smells of gas and I'm sure it's regarding this same defect. I have no check engine light on my gas is being consumed at a faster rate than expected and yet I'm being told my car isn't affected which it is. This is the issue why don't you all add these vehicles to the list there are so many.
NHTSA complaint #11480389 · source - Filed Mar 11, 2022CAWheels & Tires
The contact owns a 2010 Jaguar XF equipped with Lionhart tires, Tire Line: Lionclaw, Tire Size: 245/35/ZR20, DOT Number: Not Available. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 80-84 MPH, the passenger's side rear tire had a blowout, causing the passenger side rear rim to crack. Additionally, the passenger's side front rim was cracked. There was no impact to the passenger's side front rim that could have caused it to crack. The contact was able to pull over and…
NHTSA complaint #11456358 · source - Filed Feb 9, 2022104,000 miMDFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2010 Jaguar XF. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V081000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected. The dealer and Jaguar West Columbia (12500 New Car Dr, Clarksville, MD 21029) were made aware of the failure but informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not…
NHTSA complaint #11451246 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology