2009 Jaguar Xf: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2009 Jaguar Xf: 6 recalls, 90 owner complaints and up to 19 mpg combined.
Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #08V396000 · 2008 · 7,918 vehicles
What's wrong: The rear safety belt d-ring assembly May not rotate properly around the safety belt anchorage mounting bolt. If the assembly is not held together when tightening, the d-ring and/or washer can separate from the shoulder of the spacer, allowing these parts to be partially clamped by the spacer, forming a burr on either the d-ring or the washer and subsequently limiting proper rotation of the d-ring.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant May not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the outboard rear safety belt d-ring and, if necessary, the d-ring assembly will be removed and any burrs on the d-ring or washer filed flat. The d-ring assembly will then be reinstalled to correct the condition. The recall began on August 29, 2008.
Electrical Vehicle recall #08V607000 · 2008 · 3,754 vehicles
What's wrong: The speaker wires May fracture. As a result, the speaker will cease to operate.
Why it matters: If the speaker fails, the following audible notifications are impacted: turn indicator, seat belt warning, lights 'on' warning, driver's door open with key in ignition, driver intervene (adaptive cruise control vehicles only) and seat memory. The audible seat belt warning is to remind drivers to…
The fix: Dealers will verify the instrument cluster speaker function and reconfigure the instrument cluster control module software. The recall began on December 5, 2008.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V229000 · 2016 · 5 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V373000 · 2016 · 20,107 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V027000 · 2017 · 8,114 vehicles
What's wrong: S. Virgin islands, or "zone a." unless included in "zone a" above, Jaguar is recalling certain 2009 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." vehicles…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V009000 · 2018 · 8,925 vehicles
What's wrong: S. Virgin islands, or "zone a." unless included in "zone a" above, Jaguar is recalling certain 2010 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…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (20): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (17): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (7), stalls / loses power (5).
- Electrical (14): the most common themes are electrical failure (5), door / lock issues (2).
- Other / unknown (11): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (4).
The 2009 Jaguar Xf has 90 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 14 Xf model years for complaints (3.2× the average Xf year). Complaints peaked in 2016 (19 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 44,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2010 (106 complaints, 10 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 25 | 19 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2009 Jaguar Xf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2009 Jaguar Xf. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2009 Jaguar Xf problems?
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (20), transmission & drivetrain (17), electrical (14).
What gas mileage does the 2009 Jaguar Xf get?
EPA ratings run up to 19 mpg combined (4.2 L, Automatic 6-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2009 Jaguar Xf repair manual?
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