Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | −87% | 3 | Body | Good |
| 2017 | 5 | −79% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2016 | 5 | −79% | — | Transmission | Good |
| 2015 | 19 | −39% | 5 | Engine | Average |
| 2014 | 11 | −61% | 7 | Fuel System | Good |
| 2013 | 35 | typical | 12 | Engine | Average |
| 2012 | 38 | 1.4× | 5 | Fuel System | Average |
| 2011 | 80 | 2.5× | 4 | Fuel System | Avoid |
| 2010 | 106 | 3.4× | 10 | Fuel System | Avoid |
| 2009 | 90 | 3.1× | 6 | Airbag | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median XF year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Jaguar XF problems
Latest Jaguar XF recalls
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.
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.
Air bags
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 XF Sportbrake vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) calibration may be incorrect, possibly causing the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in a low speed crash.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag system, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE and F-TYPE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H081.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Jaguar XF should you avoid?
2010, 2009 and 2011 — these years have the most complaints relative to other XF years at the same age, led by fuel & propulsion system problems in the 2010.
What is the best year for the Jaguar XF?
2018 has the fewest complaints compared with other XF years at the same age, followed by 2016 and 2017. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Jaguar XF problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (136), engine & cooling (76) and air bags (71). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2010 model year.
How many recalls has the Jaguar XF had?
30 recalls across 2009–2018. The model year with the most is 2013. See all Jaguar XF recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.