Most common 2011 Jaguar XF problems
Share of the 80 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 →
2011 Jaguar XF recalls (4)
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 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.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 XF vehicles manufactured February 6, 2008 to October 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver frontal air bags may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage deployment, resulting in the second stage…
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2011 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 2011 Jaguar XF owners say
Fuel & propulsion system all 34 →
The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would intermittently indicate that the fuel tank was empty while there was fuel in the tank. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the gas station and refueling, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was full; however, two days later, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty. The contact did not refuel and continued to drive the vehicle. The fuel gauge later indicated that there was 3/4 tank of gasoline left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank, the assembly sender, the flange, the gasket, and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact became aware that the manufacturer had issued a Technical Service Bulletin Number: JTB0001NAS1 regarding the fuel gauge failure. …
The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormally strong gasoline odor would emit throughout the vehicle with the check engine warning remaining illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V521000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which he linked to the failure. The contact was then instructed by the manufacturer to take the vehicle to a local dealer for an inspection; however, the contact declined. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
Air bags all 23 →
The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the dashboard, where the passenger's side air bag was located. The air bag warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times and the vehicle was towed to the residence on each occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 16V373000 (Air Bags) and 12V521000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. …
We were driving north on I-75 and exited at highway m-24. As we turned rt., the left front tire lost air pressure (lt. Front car tire was recently changed and not sure proper sealant was used when installing new tire) and the car suddenly shot to the left and we went over an embankment into a ditch for approx. 20 feet then shot up and over an expressway entrance ramp into a steel barrier. The seat belts were on both of us and the airbags deployed. We both suffered severe blunt force body trauma and had to be taken by ems to the local hospital. Recovery has been slow as whip lash and back injuries just don't seem to want to heal. On another note, my right ear was damaged by the explosion from the air bag deployment and now I have high shrill ringing 24/7 and can't sleep. I have been to hearing specialists and they say it is tenitius (spelling) but there does not seem to be any solution. …
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. While driving 60 MPH, a loud abnormal noise was heard. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized as the vehicle decelerated, but kept operating. The contact turned off the vehicle, opened the door, and noticed flames underneath the driver side door. There were no injuries sustained. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The contact called Land Rover monmouth (807 nj-35, ocean township, nj 07712, [phone]), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. Consumer stated car caught fire while he was driving on 6/18/18; in the passing the vehicle ceased to operate as described on previous page. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. While the vehicle was idling at a stop light, a popping sound was heard and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence with the brake warning indicator illuminated. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed an oil burning odor and fluid leaking from the passenger side of the engine compartment. The dealer (park place Jaguar Land Rover dfw, 1300 e state highway 114, dallas, tx 75261) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
2011 Jaguar XF engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2011 Jaguar XF a good car?
Based on 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 XF rates avoid: 2.5× 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 2011 Jaguar XF?
The fuel & propulsion system — 34 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year, most often about fuel injection system. Next are the air bags (23) and engine & cooling (12).
How many recalls does the 2011 Jaguar XF have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2011 Jaguar XF, the most recent from January 8, 2018 (inflator module). 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 2011 Jaguar XF problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 68,000 miles; 29% 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.