2015 Jaguar XF

Routine

Owners filed 19 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the engine. It has been recalled 5 times.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel/Propulsion System3
000
Engine3
000
Suspension2
000
Electrical System2
000
Air Bags2
000
Vehicle Speed Control1
000
Structure › Body1
010
Steering1
000
Power Train1
000
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
000

5 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings16V796000
Filed Nov 1, 20165,081 vehiclesJaguar Land Rover North America, Llc

Defect. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the underfloor fuel delivery lines and the under shield and body allowing the fuel lines to chafe, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasions, replacing it as necessary and install additional clips, free of charge. Parts are not yet available and second notice will be sent when parts are available. The recall is expected to begin January 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J077.

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.

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System16V137000
Filed Mar 7, 20166,938 vehiclesJaguar Land Rover North America, Llc

Defect. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 16, 2012, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The retaining bolt for the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Risk. A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FEAD pulley assembly, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notifications on May 28, 2016. This recall began July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J061.

Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator14V673000
Filed Oct 27, 2014272 vehiclesJaguar Land Rover North America, Llc

Defect. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2015 F-TYPE vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to September 12, 2014, 2015 XF vehicles manufactured September 3, 2014, to September 12, 2014, and 2015 XJ vehicles manufactured August 21, 2014, to September 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt, Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pump pulley and/or battery positive cable at the alternator may detach.

Risk. 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.

Remedy. Jaguar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the affected engine mounted components for the proper threading and torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J044.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Suspension
Filed Aug 14, 2025110,000 milesLA

The contact owns a 2015 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for inspection, and the contact was advised that the front driver’s side ball joint on the suspension was cracked and needed to be replaced. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Engine
Filed Apr 12, 2022CA

The engine stopped working. The dealer said a new was required since the engine no longer had enough compression in one cylinder. The car had only 83,000 miles. In talking with other repair shops, they said this is a common feature in many 2015 XFs.

Engine
Filed Sep 23, 2021CA

My vehicle has about 68k miles, I have always serviced the vehicle properly. While driving the car my steering locked up and my vehicle lost all power on a busy road with my children in the car. Luckily we are safe but this is very dangerous. I have had the car inspected by several certified and insured mechanics and the engine pulley broke off of my engine block causing my entire engine and steering to shut down. Every mechanic says this is not normal and should not have happened at this mileage or without a huge impact and they all agree it is a safety hazard especially since the car gave no waring of engine needing to be serviced.

Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Sep 20, 202167,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2015 Jaguar XF. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a battery replacement. The contact stated that the central locking system became inoperable. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer and was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The part was not available for the locking system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

Power Train
Filed Aug 26, 2021MO

I was pulling onto my street and my steering wheel locked. The car was still running and the message said battery not charging. I had never experienced this. I panicked and powered the car off in the middle of the street. I turned it back it i could move forward but the steering wheel was locked. I got the car towed. 3 times because only jaguar can fix the problem. It’s the crankshaft pulley. My issue is my car is a 2015. There was a recall on this part March 2016. It was fixed by the dealership June 2016. I purchased the car January 2017. How is it that this part has gone bad so fast. Also with this part being able to break down out of no where why isn’t some kind of dashboard warning? There was no warning sound no lights or anything. Thank god I made it off the freeway. If this was a know issue in 2016 why not create a warning other than “battery not charging”? Now I face a $2000 repair and could have had a serious accident being broke down in the middle of traffic out of no where.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 19, 202120,753 milesLA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR BUTTONS AND SWITCHES WERE STICKY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PARETTI JAGUAR LAND ROVER BATON ROUGE (13934 AIRLINE HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA 70817, (225) 756-5247) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE DOOR WINDOW SWITCH, FRONT AND REAR WINDOW SWITCH PACK, AUX TRUNK RELEASE, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING WHEEL, AIR CONDITION AND RADIO CONTROLS, TRANSMISSION CONTROLS, AND FACIA SWITCH PACK TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED A DISCOUNT FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,753.

Suspension
Filed Mar 31, 202070,000 milesNJ

AT ONLY 70,000 MILES ON MY JAGUAR I AM TOLD THAT I NEED A WHILE DIFFERENTIAL THAT IS 3800.00 THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAIN WITH JAGUAR OWNERS . THIS IS SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AS THIS IS UNSAFE'

Electrical System
Filed Mar 20, 202055,400 milesMA

I WAS DRIVING MY 2015 JAGUAR XF ON 290 EAST BOUND IN WORCESTER MA WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND BROKE DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY BARELY IN BREAK DOWN LANE. IT BROKE DOWN DUE TO OIL LEAKING ON THE ALTERNATOR WHICH CAUSED IT TO FAIL AND THE VEHICLE TO BREAK DOWN. THE OIL LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY GASKET. I COMPLAINED TO JAGUAR CORPORATE AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT EVEN THOUGH THIS GASKET IS KNOWN TO GO IN THE JAGUARS AND LAND ROVERS. I CALLED AAA AND THEY HAD TO CALL AN OFFICER DO THE LOCATION OF MY VEHICLE. THIS SHOULD ABSOLUTELY BE A RECALL FOR THIS GASKET. THIS IS ROUGHLY A 2 TO 3 THOUSAND REPAIR DUE TO HALF THE ENGINE HAS TO COME APART. MY FATHER AND I COULD OF GOTTEN KILLED DO THIS HAPPENING. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR A YEAR AND 3 MONTHS AND I HAVE ONLY PUT 13K MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I HAVE ONLY HAD TO DO THE OIL CHANGE AND REAR BRAKE PADS. THEY TOLD ME THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THEY DO KNOW WHO WORKED ON IT. I WORK IN SERVICE AT A BMW DEALERSHIP AND MY MANAGER TOLD ME HE WOULD OF GOOD WILLED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD ONLY CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS WORK ON THE VEHICLE. JAGUAR/LAND ROVER SHOULD HAVE THIS EITHER BE A RECALL OR AT LEAST A BULLETIN THE FACT THAT IT CAUSED A PERFECTLY GOOD ALTERNATOR TO GO AND CAUSE MY VEHICLE TO BREAK DOWN ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND COULD OF GOTTEN US KILLED IS UNACCEPTABLE. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IF SOMETHING COULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS AND SINCE JAGUAR REFUSED TO HELP ME OUT AT ALL. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING BACK. THANK YO

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Apr 15, 201910,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JAGUAR XF. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, HIS FOOT EXTENDED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO REV AND LURCH FORWARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAND ROVER MONTEREY (831-899-8800, LOCATED AT 1711 DEL MONTE BLVD, SEASIDE, CA 93955) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT NO ONE ANSWERED THE PHONE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000. *DT*JB

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Mar 8, 201935 milesOH

TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTION ON VEHICLE AT 35,000 MILES

Structure › BodyFire
Filed Oct 3, 201836,000 milesAL

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED MY CAR DID NOT WANT TO PULL WHEN I SPED UP. A FEW MORE MILES DOWN THE ROAD I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM MY TAIL PIPE AND THE MY AIR VENTS. SO I PULLED OVER, GOT OUT, AND WALKED AROUND TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND NOTICED WHAT LOOKED LIKE OIL ON THE SIDE OF MY CAR. BY THIS TIME FIRE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WITHIN MINUTES MY CAR WAS BLAZING AND A TOTAL LOSS. WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CAR? THAT'S WHAT I REALLY WANT TO KNOW. HOW DOES A 2015 JAGUAR WITH ONLY 36,000 CATCH AND FIRE AND BURN UP.

Air Bags
Filed May 6, 2018NV

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2018. IT STATES THAT PARTS FOR THE REMEDY WON'T BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH 31, 2019. DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE RECALL I DON'T BELIEVE THIS IS A "REASONABLE TIMEFRAME" FOR A FIX. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS OR RIGHTS AS A CONSUMER THAT IS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY?

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 30, 2018CA

THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK CAUSED BY A WIRE CONTAINING A HOLE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CAR TO SMELL LIKE GASOLINE WHEN SITTING INSIDE. POSSIBLY, CAUSED BY THE TOP OF THE CAR RUBBING AGAINST THE WIRE, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. SERVICE ADVISOR MENTIONED THAT THIS WAS NOT DUE TO THE OWNER/DRIVER'S FAULT AND IT MAKES THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE. THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW RECALLS BY JAGUAR CONCERNING THIS EXACT ISSUE, BUT JAGUAR SAYS MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED SIMPLY BECAUSE MY VIN DOES NOT MATCH.

Air Bags
Filed Apr 8, 2018MA

I WAS NOTIFIED VIA LETTER DATED FEB 28, 2018 BY JAGUAR THAT MY JAGUAR XF WAS INCLUDED IN SAFETY RECALL J072 TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAGS. THE LETTER STATES: "DUE TO PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO COMBINED HIGH HEAT AND HUMIDITY, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE INFLATOR HOUSING MAY EXPLODE AND DEPLOY ABNORMALLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG. IN SUCH EVENT, A FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE INFLATOR HOUSING EXPLOSION COULD RESULT IN SHARP METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE PASSENGER OR OTHER OCCUPANTS, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH." THEN THEY PROCEED TO SAY, "JAGUAR IS CARRYING OUT A RECALL OF CERTAIN JAGUAR XF VEHICLES WITHIN THE MODEL YEARS MENTIONED ABOVE. HOWEVER, WE CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE STOCK OF THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE. PARTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE BY MARCH 2019." SO, JAGUAR HAS TOLD TO CONTINUE TO USE THE VEHICLE AS WE INTENDED WHEN WE PURCHASED IT, WHILE ENDANGERING OUR LIVES BECAUSE OF THE ISSUE. I CAN NOT SELL THE CAR BECAUSE OF A LACK OF INTEREST IN THE VEHICLE AND A STEEPLY DECLINING VALUE. DOES THIS QUALIFY UNDER THE LEMON LAW OR WHAT REMEDIES DO I HAVE?

Engine
Filed Mar 29, 2018FL

2015 JAGUAR XF. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKES AND AT DIFFERENT TIMES STALLING WHILE DRIVING. *M *TR

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 13, 2017CA

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V796000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *CN

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Dec 20, 201613,000 milesFM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JAGURA XF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE CODE AT THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE FUEL LEVER PROVIDED THE INCORRECT READING AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE MANUFCTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.

Electrical System › Wiring › Rear Compartment/Trunk
Filed Aug 16, 2016CA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS FAILED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE REAR TRUNK ELECTRONIC FUNCTION FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE TRUNK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/29/16*LJ *TR

Steering
Filed Aug 31, 20153,300 milesAZ

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,300. MA 10/16/15 *CN

19 of 19 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2010
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20241000Routine
20231000Routine
20222100Routine
20210100Routine
20182300Routine
20175200Routine
20165000Routine
2015 — this page19510Routine
201411721Fatalities reported
2013341210Routine
201238510Routine
201180450Routine
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.