Jaguar XF Fuel/propulsion System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 10, 2026 · 104 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jaguar XF across 7 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (49). The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (24% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Fuel tank: mentioned in 25 of 104 complaints (24%)
  • Outlet flange: mentioned in 9 of 104 complaints (9%)
  • Present inside: mentioned in 6 of 104 complaints (6%)
  • Land rover: mentioned in 6 of 104 complaints (6%)

At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?

Based on 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles3 · 4%
10k–25k miles3 · 4%
25k–50k miles8 · 11%
50k–75k miles31 · 41%
75k–100k miles21 · 28%
100k–150k miles8 · 11%
150k+ miles2 · 3%

How serious are the reports?

Of 104 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 5 a fire.

Jaguar XF fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year

Peak: 2010, with 49 complaints
2009: 5200952010: 492010492011: 232011232012: 132012132013: 6201362014: 4201442015: 420154

n = 104 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearFuel/propulsion System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2015 XF421%6,518
2014 XF436%30,000
2013 XF618%62,000
2012 XF1334%58,000
2011 XF2329%75,000
2010 XF4946%70,130
2009 XF56%70,500

When owners reported it

Peak: 2016, with 19 complaints
2012: 1201212014: 2201422015: 8201582016: 192016192017: 142017142018: 192018192019: 152019152020: 102020102021: 5202152022: 8202282024: 2202422026: 120261

n = 104 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Jaguar XF. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

I own the car and have had it for 3 years well maintenance but I notice when I pump gas it doesn’t want to go water leak in the the car when it rain and the fuel g lm from the gas tank leaks and you can smell gas strongly

Received May 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11739654

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…

Received Jul 16, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11602809

I just recently purchased the car from a dealer here in Salt Lake City. But suddenly began to smell fuel mostly in the backseat area inside the car. I decided to investigate and found there is a leak underneath the rear passenger side of the car which appears to be fuel looks like it may be mixed…

Received Feb 4, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11569784

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.

Received Nov 11, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11493162

Fuel tank is leaking fuel from the top of the tank. Fuel is visibly leaking, I must exit the vehicle to air out and breathe. I’ve had multiple medical visits for headaches. Jaguar/Land Rover has had multiple fuel recalls, but have told me my car is not covered.

Received Nov 9, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11492927

Frequently asked questions

Do all Jaguar XFs have fuel/propulsion system problems?

No. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Jaguar XF. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Jaguar XF fuel/propulsion system?

No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.

What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jaguar XF?

The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 25 of 104 complaints, followed by “outlet flange” (9).

See all Jaguar XF problems.