Jaguar XF Problems by Year
NHTSA has 394 owner complaints and 32 safety recalls on file for the Jaguar XF, across 14 model years (2009–2024). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (106). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
Jaguar XF years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical XF year: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 XF: 106 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2009 XF: 90 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2011 XF: 80 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jaguar XF problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 104 | 7 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 71 | 8 | 3 |
| Engine | 64 | 10 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 45 | 10 | 1 |
| Power Train | 30 | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 8 | 6 |
| Structure | 19 | 8 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| Wheels | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Tires | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Jaguar XF model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 XF | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2023 XF | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 XF | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2021 XF | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 XF | 2 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2017 XF | 5 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 XF | 5 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 XF | 19 | 5 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 XF | 11 | 7 | — | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2013 XF | 34 | 12 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 XF | 38 | 5 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 XF | 80 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 XF | 106 | 10 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 XF | 90 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jaguar XF years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2009 (90), 2010 (106), 2011 (80), 2012 (38), 2013 (34), 2015 (19) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical XF year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jaguar XF?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 104 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XF have?
32 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.