Jaguar XF years to avoid (and the best years)
288 NHTSA owner complaints and 24 recalls across 6 model years, 2010 to 2015. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 288complaints
- 24recalls
- 7reported crashes
- 10reported fires
- 5reported injuries
- 1reported deaths
Which Jaguar XF years should you avoid?
No Jaguar XF model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Jaguar XF year has 36 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2010 (106) and 2011 (80).
What are the best Jaguar XF years?
The Jaguar XF years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2015 (19), 2013 (34) and 2012 (38). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19 | 0.5× | 5 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2014 | 11 | 0.3× | 7 | 0 | 0 | Some concerns to check | Fuel system |
| 2013 | 34 | 0.9× | 12 | 3 | 2 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2012 | 38 | 1.1× | 5 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Fuel system |
| 2011 | 80 | 2.2× | 4 | 2 | 3 | Some concerns to check | Fuel system |
| 2010 | 106 | 2.9× | 10 | 1 | 0 | Some concerns to check | Fuel system |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 186 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain120 (65%)
- Airbags & seat belts36 (19%)
- Electrical & infotainment10 (5%)
- Other systems9 (5%)
- Brakes7 (4%)
Recalls (24)
Fuel system · 20V081000 · Feb 2020 · model year 2010
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Airbags · 18V010000 · Jan 2018 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Airbags · 18V009000 · Jan 2018 · model years 2010, 2013
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Airbags · 17V027000 · Jan 2017 · model year 2012
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fuel system · 16V796000 · Nov 2016 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Airbags · 16V373000 · May 2016 · model years 2010, 2011
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Airbags · 16V229000 · Apr 2016 · model years 2011, 2012, 2015
An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.
Fuel system · 16V187000 · Apr 2016 · model year 2010
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Steering · 16V137000 · Mar 2016 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 15V091000 · Feb 2015 · model year 2013
The fuel pump shutdown will result in the vehicle stalling. The vehicle would also lose power-assisted braking and power-assisted steering. Any of these conditions may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Electrical system · 14V673000 · Oct 2014 · model year 2015
If the battery positive cable loosens, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the FEAD belt looses or detaches, the vehicle may lose power assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering · 14V390000 · Jul 2014 · model years 2013, 2014
The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 14V291000 · Jun 2014 · model years 2013, 2014
Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Engine · 14V181000 · Mar 2014 · model years 2013, 2014
If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, steering and brake assistance may be lost further increasing the risk.
Suspension · 14V157000 · Mar 2014 · model years 2013, 2014
If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 14V123000 · Mar 2014 · model year 2013
If the certification label does not specify all the necessary information or the vehicle weight range could result in the vehicle being overloaded and increase the risk of a crash.
Engine · 13V341000 · Aug 2013 · model year 2013
If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, steering and brake assistance may be lost further increasing the risk.
Fuel system · 12V571000 · Dec 2012 · model year 2013
An engine stall without warning while driving may lead to a loss of motive power, a loss of power-assisted braking and a loss of power-assisted steering. Each of these conditions may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fuel system · 12V521000 · Oct 2012 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
The cracked flange may result in fuel leakage onto the ground. This leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.
Safety · 11V604000 · Dec 2011 · model year 2012
CUSTOMERS MAY UNKNOWINGLY EXCEED THE GVWR. EXCEEDING THE GVWR OF THE VEHICLE, CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Steering · 11V168000 · Mar 2011 · model year 2010
PIN-HOLING OF THE PAS PIPES COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE UNDER-HOOD AND ENGINE BAY AREA. A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING. ALSO, THAT FLUID MAY IGNITE IF IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH AN IGNITION SOURCE OR A SURFACE AT SUFFICIENTLY HIGH ENOUGH TEMPERATURE, CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE.
Engine · 10V332000 · Jul 2010 · model year 2010
FUEL STARVATION TO THE ENGINE LEADS TO ENGINE STUMBLE FOLLOWED BY ENGINE CUT OUT WITH MINIMAL WARNING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
Fuel system · 09V424000 · Nov 2009 · model year 2010
FUEL STARVATION TO THE ENGINE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
Safety · 09V316000 · Aug 2009 · model year 2010
CUSTOMERS MAY INFLATE TIRES TO AN INCORRECT PRESSURE DUE TO THIS TIRE PRESSURE MISLABELING. FAILURE TO INFLATE TIRES TO THE CORRECT PRESSURES CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.