2011 Jaguar XF

Routine

Owners filed 80 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the air bags. It has been recalled 4 times.

When it fails
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68,000 milesMedian miles at failure

51 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 50,00060,000 miles.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags23
102
Fuel/Propulsion System21
020
Engine8
010
Fuel System, Gasoline7
000
Unknown or Other5
000
Vehicle Speed Control4
000
Service Brakes3
000
Engine and Engine Cooling3
000
Electrical System2
010
Suspension1
010

4 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module18V010000
Filed Jan 8, 201816,532 vehiclesJaguar Land Rover North America, Llc

Defect. 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. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Unless included in "Zone A" above, Jaguar is also recalling certain 2011-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in Zone A and Zone B above, Jaguar is also recalling certain 2010-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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 Module16V373000
Filed May 27, 201620,107 vehiclesJaguar Land Rover North America, Llc

Defect. 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. Virgin Islands. Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in these states are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. Jaguar's number of this recall is J069.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module16V229000
Filed Apr 20, 20165 vehiclesJaguar Land Rover North America, Llc

Defect. 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 deploying improperly in certain crashes.

Risk. An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.

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. Jaguar's number for this recall is J065.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly12V521000
Filed Oct 26, 20124,195 vehiclesJaguar Land Rover North America, Llc

Defect. 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.

Risk. 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.

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.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Nov 6, 202533,000 milesNJ

The contact's son owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that gasoline was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V521000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 5, 2024CA

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. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Feb 4, 2024UT

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 with the little oil hard to say it's a pretty steady drip especially if I'm parked uphill. This is definitely a safety hazard being that it is fuel and could easily cause a fire putting me my family and others at risk. I noticed there was a recall on these vehicles it is a Jaguar XF 2011 but it looks like it has been closed from what I can tell. I'm hoping that that's not the case and we can get this fixed with minimum or no charge thing it was a recall

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Nov 28, 202267,614 milesCA

The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal gasoline odor surrounding the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle, only outside of the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel tank flange assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V521000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 67,614.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 20, 2022115,000 milesNV

The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. The contact stated while driving 50-60 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly turned off in the middle of the highway and the gear shifter retracted into the console, preventing her from shifting into gear. Additionally, the doors locked and the contact was unable to exit the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 25 minutes. The gear shifter raised up and the contact was able to veer to the side of the roadway however, the failure reoccurred. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 25 minutes and exited the highway. The contact veered to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact later refueled the vehicle however, the failure recurred while driving. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Aug 30, 2022GA

The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, an abnormally strong fuel odor was detected. Upon inspection, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank fuel outlet flange. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V521000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.

Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 25, 2022MD

The Gear shifter from park to drive is stuck in Drive and won’t come out

Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge › Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit
Filed Feb 28, 202259,147 milesCA

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 manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,147.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 31, 2021CA

Fuel tank leaking onto the ground below the trunk when the ignition is turned on.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Sep 21, 202191,000 milesTN

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Aug 11, 2021140,000 milesWA

The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor present inside and outside the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking underneath the vehicle on the rear passenger’s side. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 12V521000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jul 19, 2021GA

CURRENTLY THE FUEL TANK IS RUPTURED LEAKING FUEL ON THE GROUND. tHE LEAK IS NOT VISIBLE AS TO WHERE IT IS ORIGINATING FROM. tHE LEAK STOPS AFTER THE CAR SITS FOR ABOUT A HALF HOUR. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR INSPECTION. I DID FIND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS POSSIBLE PROBLEM BACK IN 2012 AND WAS WONDERING IF THE MANUFACTURE IS STILL LIABLE FOR THIS PROBLEM EVEN AFTER IT IS FIXED THE FIRST TIME? OTHER THAN THE STRONG ODOR FROM THE FUEL THE ONLY INDICATOR I RECEIVED WAS THE SERVICE SOON LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. NOT SURE IF THIS WOULD BE COVERED UNDER RECAL 12V521000.

Engine
Filed Apr 8, 2021169,000 milesNC

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, GET TO A LIGHT OR I AM TURNING- THE CAR TURNS OFF FOR NO REASON. THEN I CUT IT OFF THEN START IT BACK UP. IT RUNS FIND. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST WEIRD. THEN HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY TWICE. IT STALLS. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. WHY IS MY STALLING? DO YOU HAVE ANY DATA FOR ME? I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT TO DO. I AM GOING TO RESEARCH MORE AS WELL. PLEASE HELP ME!

Engine
Filed Apr 8, 2021169,000 milesNC

I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM ABOUT MY CAR STALLING, CUT OFF WHEN I TURN. I HAVE NOTICED YOU HAVE HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I JUST WENT OUT ON THE FORUM. IS SOMEONE GOING TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. ENGINE/FUEL PROPULSION SYSTEM/STALLING IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS MANY LIVES ON THESE DANGEROUS HIGHWAYS. HOW CAN MY VEHICLE NOT BE ON THE LIST FOR RECALL IF SEVERAL OWNERS WITH THE LAST 8 DIGIT VIN NUMBER STARTING WITH BLR... PLEASE HELP!

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 5, 2021105,000 milesNC

I CURRENTLY HAVE A MODEL YEAR 2011 XF VEHICLES AND IT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L GASOLINE ENGINE. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS ISSUE WAS AFFECTING 2010-2012 XF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.0 L GASOLINE ENGINE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK FUEL OUTLET FLANGE THAT MAY CRACK. I'M CURRENTLY HAVING THE SAME ISSUE THAT THE RECALL IS SPEAKING OF; HOWEVER, MY VEHICLE IS NOT IN THE CURRENT RECALL. I WANTED TO BRING THIS TO JAGUAR'S ATTENTION FOR CURRENT OWNERS LIKE MYSELF, FOR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK FUEL OUTLET FLANGE THAT MAY CRACK. I THINK THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS RECALL THAT SHOULD BE FOR ALL OF 2010-2012 XF THAT HAVE THIS ISSUE. THIS IS THE INFORMATION THAT IS CURRENTLY POSTED ONLINE FOR JAGUAR'S CUSTOMERS TO SEE, BUT WHEN I CALLED ABOUT THIS RECALL, I WAS INFORMED IT DIDN'T APPLY TO ME EVEN THOUGH I AM AFFECTED.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Aug 25, 202095,000 milesTX

I HAD MY 2011 JAGUAR RUNNING WHILE I WAIT FOR A LOCKSMITH AND I COULD SMELL FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE MAINLY ON THE SIDE WHERE THE GAS TANK IS LOCATED. ONCE I SAT INSIDE THE VEHICLE I COULD SMELL GAS INSIDE. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE ON THE GAS TANK SIDE AND I NOTICED A FUEL LEAK ON THE TANK UNDERNEATH. I HAD IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH WITH THE FLANGE. I READ THAT THERE IS A RECALL BUT WHEN I PUT IN MY VIN- IT STATES NO REPAIRS OR RECALLS. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jul 21, 202090,009 milesNV

CAR SHUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION MAKINGA LEFT HAND TURN IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC STARTED POURING FUEL FROM BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THEN BEGAN MAKING A CLICKING SOUND. PETROL WAS RAINING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Jun 24, 2020111,000 milesNC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT CALLED A RELATIVE FOR ASSISTANCE. THE RELATIVE DISCONNECTED AND RECONNECTED THE FUEL PUMP AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JAGUAR GREENSBORO (1205 BRIDFORD PKWY, GREENSBORO, NC 27407) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND FLANGE WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V332000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 29, 202078,600 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALPINE JAGUAR SALES DEPARTMENT (6606 N ANDREWS AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309) TO BE DIAGNOSED, WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V521000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,600.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Feb 28, 202055,000 milesNY

VEHICLE SUBJECT TO APPARENT FUEL STARVATION. ENGINE CUTS OUT AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED. SOMETIMES WHEN STATIONARY AND SOMETIMES WHEN MOVING. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME IT SPONTANEOUSLY RESTARTS, TYPICALLY NEXT DAY. AAA TOWED AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP WITH OEM PART, BUT IT DOES NOT HELP. I CAN PROVIDE RECEIPT IF NEEDED. APPEARS TO BE VERY SIMILAR SYMPTOMS TO THE 2010 AND 2013 JAGUAR XF RECALLS, BUT JAGUAR INDICATES THAT MY VIN IS NOT COVERED AND I SHOULD CONTACT THE DEALER AT MY OWN EXPENSE. PERSISTENT PROBLEM...DANGEROUS AND NOT FAIR! THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES SO FAR, MOST RECENTLY YESTERDAY. CAR HAS APX. 56K MILES ON IT.

20 of 80 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2010
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20241000Routine
20231000Routine
20222100Routine
20210100Routine
20182300Routine
20175200Routine
20165000Routine
201519510Routine
201411721Fatalities reported
2013341210Routine
201238510Routine
2011 — this page80450Routine
20101061000Routine
200990620Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Jan 8, 2018. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.