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2021 Jaguar XF: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Jaguar XF, most recently filed August 2021. Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Jaguar XF. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 21V667000 Filed Aug 26, 2021

Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Malfunction

Seat belts · front · retractor
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-Type, 2020-2021 F-Pace, and 2021 XF vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H378.
96.5% repairedof 5,146 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (0)

0 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings).

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

NHTSA has no component data for this model year.

How 2021 compares with other XF years

Best and worst XF years →
2009201020112012201320142015201620172018
This year (2021)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 28 mpg combined

28
mpg combined
25
city
33
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,950
CO₂ tailpipe
317 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,333per year
$194per month
536gallons a year

Miles ÷ 28 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2021 Jaguar XF configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive25 / 33 / 28$2,950317
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive23 / 32 / 26$3,150336
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25$3,300352

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

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How many recalls does the 2021 Jaguar XF have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 21V667000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What mpg does the 2021 Jaguar XF get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 25 city, 33 highway and 28 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2021 XF compare with other years?

Among the 2009–2018 Jaguar XF model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2010 the most (106). The 2021 drew 0. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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