Most common 2010 Jaguar XF problems
Share of the 106 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jaguar XF complaints by model year
Best XF years: 2018, 2016, 2017. Years to avoid: 2010, 2009, 2011. Compare all years →
2010 Jaguar XF recalls (10)
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 › 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010 vehicles. The fuel transfer pipe in the fuel tank May be kinked. This May restricts fuel being transferred from one side of the fuel tank to the fuel pump causing fuel starvation at low fuel levels.
Remedy: Dealers will have the fuel tank assembly repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2009. Owners May contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Jaguar is recalling 34 model year 2010 xf vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the recommended tire pressure on the tire placard label does not correspond with the tires fitted to the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will be instructed to inspect the tire placard label. If the recommended pressure on the tire placard label does not correspond with the tires fitted to the vehicle, that label will be removed and replaced with…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2010 Jaguar XF:
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…
What 2010 Jaguar XF owners say
Fuel & propulsion system all 64 →
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 the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V521000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); as a possible cause for the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
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 made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine & cooling
While driving the engine light came on and white smoke came out from under the hood of the vehicle. The smell of engine coolant was inside the vehicle. The vehicle was brought to the dealership where they diagnosed a water pump failure. From information we gathered, this is a common issue for this vehicle which the manufacturer is aware and has done May replacements with a redesigned part. The poor design and quality of this part causes catastrophic engine failure. While Jaguar north America has released several technical service bulletins of this issue, they have failed to address the issue on all affected vehicles. …
Was driving down interstate and light came on saying coolant low, air conditioner was still blowing cold, but I turned off air, maybe 3 minutes later, loss acceleration power, black smoke billowing out of pipes and under hood and light came on saying low performance turn engine off. Immediately pulled car on side of highway. No warning car was running hot. Car was disabled would not start later and computer reading still registered cool. Gas was smelling all though the car and proceeded to leak from under car after towed away. At the dealership, the car had gas leaking under it on the ground when I went to retrieve items out of car. Dealership said it would cost 36,000. Plus to fix. Car is still sitting at dealership with no solution. I felt we were fortunate to get out of car alive because I felt it could have exploded. …
Air bags
When I purchased the vehicle from van Buick/GMC in scottsdale, arizona they assured that they repaired the vehicle, its recalls, and windshield. Upon leaving the dealership, a couple of weeks later, the service engine light comes on and the codes I received from autozone reflect airbag and fuel delivery system errors. Although the airbag light is not on inside of the cabin, the dashboard is starting to lift on the passenger side where the airbag is. Also the rear seat child seat anchors do not exist. They are not present in the vehicle and I have 2 small children I transport daily. Almost daily, the engine will stall or lag and I can hear whining coming from the rear passenger back seat where the fuel pump is. I'm afraid that the smell of gasoline and that sound means I have a faulty fuel pump. It stalls when running and when sitting idle. It's worse at an idle. …
Takata recall I received a recall on my 2010 Jaguar XF (VIN# [redacted]) for Takata airbag replacement (program code: j069). When I called the honolulu Jaguar dealer they indicated that I would need to pay the shipping cost from my home on the island of hawaii to the island of oahu where the closest Jaguar dealer is located. That cost would be about $600.00. Having my car repaired is important for the safety of my family. The letter sent by the dealer initially indicated that repair would be without charge. Do I have any recourse or can the NHTSA help me on this issue? [redacted]
2010 Jaguar XF engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 21 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Jaguar XF a good car?
Based on 106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 XF rates avoid: 3.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the XF at the same age. It is one of the XF years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Jaguar XF?
The fuel & propulsion system — 64 complaints, 60% of all complaints for this model year, most often about delivery › fuel pump. Next are the engine & cooling (17) and air bags (13).
How many recalls does the 2010 Jaguar XF have?
There are 10 recalls for the 2010 Jaguar XF, the most recent from February 13, 2020 (fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jaguar XF?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2016 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2010, 2009 and 2011. See the full Jaguar XF years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Jaguar XF problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 62,000 miles; 37% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.