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Jaguar Xf problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Xf from 2009 to 2024: 394 owner complaints and 56 recalls across 14 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2010 (106), 2009 (90), 2011 (80). Best fuel economy: 35 mpg combined (2018).

Jaguar Xf
Photo: JamesYoung8167 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Fuel & propulsion104
Airbags71
Engine64
Electrical45
Other / unknown41
Transmission & drivetrain30
Fuel system29
Speed control / throttle24

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200969019
20101010619
201148019
201253819
2013123423
201471123
201551923
20160523
20172535
20183235
20211028
20221228
20230128
20240126

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Jaguar Xf?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2010 (106), 2009 (90), 2011 (80).

How many recalls has the Jaguar Xf had?

Across 2009–2024, NHTSA lists 56 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).