Jaguar XF Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Jaguar XF model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2018 drew the fewest (2) and the 2010 the most (106).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Electrical system | — | 25–28 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
1 | 0 | Tires | — | 24–26 |
| 2018 Among the fewest complaints |
2 | 3 | Structure | — | 21–35 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Engine | — | 25–28 |
| 2016 Among the fewest complaints |
5 | 0 | Electrical system | — | 23 |
| 2017 Among the fewest complaints |
5 | 2 | Electrical system | — | 23–35 |
| 2014 | 11 | 7 | Engine | — | 18–23 |
| 2015 | 19 | 5 | Engine | — | 18–23 |
| 2013 | 34 | 12 | Engine | — | 18–23 |
| 2012 | 38 | 5 | Engine | — | 17–19 |
| 2011 Among the most complaints |
80 | 4 | Air bags | — | 17–19 |
| 2009 Among the most complaints |
90 | 6 | Air bags | — | 17–19 |
| 2010 Among the most complaints |
106 | 10 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 17–19 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Jaguar XF years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2010 Jaguar XF: 106 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 49 (46%); Fuel system 15 (14%); Air bags 13 (12%).
Reports mention 1 crash. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 62,000 miles. 10 recall campaigns listed.
2009 Jaguar XF: 90 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 20 (22%); Power train 17 (19%); Electrical system 14 (16%).
Reports mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 44,000 miles. 6 recall campaigns listed.
2011 Jaguar XF: 80 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 23 (29%); Fuel/propulsion system 23 (29%); Fuel system 11 (14%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 5 fires, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 68,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
The Jaguar XF years with the fewest complaints
2018 Jaguar XF: 2 complaints
Most-reported: Structure 1 (50%); Vehicle speed control 1 (50%).
3 recall campaigns listed.
2016 Jaguar XF: 5 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 1 (20%); Engine 1 (20%); Power train 1 (20%).
Reports mention 1 crash. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2017 Jaguar XF: 5 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 2 (40%); Air bags 1 (20%); Engine 1 (20%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 1 injury. 2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Jaguar XF owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36,000 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2013 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 65,000 |
| 2012 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66,000 |
| 2011 | 80 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 68,000 |
| 2010 | 106 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62,000 |
| 2009 | 90 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 44,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Jaguar XF recalls
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2009–2011 model years; 20,107 vehicles across all models; filed May 2016; 16V373000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode (2010–2015 model years; 16,532 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2018; 18V010000)
- Fuel Leak in Engine Compartment (2018 model year; 10,073 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2018; 18V090000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode (2009–2013 model years; 8,925 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2018; 18V009000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2009–2012 model years; 8,114 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2017; 17V027000)
All 32 Jaguar XF recall campaigns · Jaguar XF problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Jaguar XF years FAQ
Which Jaguar XF year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2018 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Jaguar XF years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2010, 2009 and 2011 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the fuel/propulsion system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Jaguar XF problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the fuel/propulsion system (104 of 394 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XF have?
NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns covering the Jaguar XF. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Jaguar XF recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.