2011 Jaguar Xf problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (23) · Air Bags (20) · Fuel System, Gasoline (8)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
51 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-08 · campaign 18V010000 · 16,532 vehicles
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, Ark
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-27 · campaign 16V373000 · 20,107 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 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. Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in these states are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number of this recall is J069.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-04-20 · campaign 16V229000 · 5 vehicles
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.
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. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J065.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2012-10-26 · campaign 12V521000 · 4,195 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 XF vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank fuel outlet flange that may crack.
Risk: The cracked flange may result in fuel leakage onto the ground. This leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fuel tank fuel outlet flanges, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2012. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Service bulletins (417)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-03-10 · SSM76412 - 10MAR26 · Other
smart key deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
Electrical System 2025-04-11 · TUCC_APR2025_18 · Other
leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_20 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_18 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_17 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Unknown Or Other 2024-11-27 · SSM76165 · Other
front / rear door latch - silicon contamination causing doors to not operate as expected
Showing the 6 most recent of 417 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my 2011 jaguar xf 5.0l v8 developed a serious fuel leak involving a cracked flange on top of the fuel tank. the problem initially presented as a strong raw gasoline odor around the vehicle, particularly after driving. the gasoline smell was noticeable near the rear of the vehicle, eventually became apparent around the entire exterior, and entered …”
2025-11-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 33,000 mi“the contact's son owns a 2011 jaguar xf. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that gasoline was leaking from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 12v521000 (fuel system, gasoline). the mechanic referred the c…”
2024-08-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2011 jaguar xf. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the dashboard, where the passenger’s side air bag was located. the air bag warning light was illuminated. additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pe…”
2024-02-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i just recently purchased the car from a dealer here in salt lake city. but suddenly began to smell fuel mostly in the backseat area inside the car. i decided to investigate and found there is a leak underneath the rear passenger side of the car which appears to be fuel looks like it may be mixed with the little oil hard to say it's a pretty steady…”
2022-11-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 67,614 mi“the contact owns a 2011 jaguar xf. the contact stated when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal gasoline odor surrounding the vehicle. the contact stated that there was no gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle, only outside of the vehicle. the contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined t…”
2022-09-20 · Electrical System · 115,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 jaguar xf. the contact stated while driving 50-60 mph, the vehicle unintendedly turned off in the middle of the highway and the gear shifter retracted into the console, preventing her from shifting into gear. additionally, the doors locked and the contact was unable to exit the vehicle. there was no warning light illuminated…”
2022-08-30 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2011 jaguar xf. the contact stated that after parking the vehicle, an abnormally strong fuel odor was detected. upon inspection, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank fuel outlet flange. the dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the ma…”
2022-04-25 · Unknown Or Other“the gear shifter from park to drive is stuck in drive and won’t come out…”
2022-02-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 59,147 mi“the contact owns a 2011 jaguar xf. the contact stated that the fuel gauge would intermittently indicate that the fuel tank was empty while there was fuel in the tank. the contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the gas station and refueling, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was full; however, two days later, the fuel gauge indicat…”
2021-10-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel tank leaking onto the ground below the trunk when the ignition is turned on.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.