2017 Jaguar Xf problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2017-10-26 · campaign 17V678000 · 7,036 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
Risk: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2017-02-09 · campaign 17V084000 · 9 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 XF vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a cracked left hand inner sill panel. In the event of a crash involving a left hand impact, the cracked sill panel may result in the underfloor fuel lines rupturing and leaking fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's left inner sill panel. If cracks are found, Jaguar will repurchase the vehicle and supply the customer with a new vehicle, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is K458.
Service bulletins (666)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-29 · SSM76387 - 29AUG25 · Other
customer may report body and comfort (hmi) can related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or become inoperable every 8-10 minutes while driving.
Power Train 2025-06-13 · TUCC_JUN2025_46 · Other
mil on instrument cluster.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-09 · TUCC_MAY2025_28 · Other
telematic tcu2 modules no longer available
Electrical System 2025-04-25 · SSM76314 - 25APR25 · Other
telematic tcu2 module 2015-2017my no longer available
Electrical System 2025-04-11 · TUCC_APR2025_18 · Other
leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Showing the 6 most recent of 666 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-07 · Seat Belts“on may 2, 2026, ten days after purchasing the vehicle, the driver‑side seatbelt locking mechanism failed while i was driving. the vehicle was inspected the next day at carmax tuscaloosa. their mechanic confirmed two separate safety defects: 1. the driver‑side seatbelt mechanism requires replacement. 2. the motor mounts are broken/loose and require …”
2022-06-22 · Structure:body · 62,000 mi“the contact's son owns a 2017 jaguar xf. the contact stated that there was water inside the trunk of the vehicle where the battery was located. the contact was unaware of the location of the leak. the contact stated that the electrical wiring was corroded from the water intrusion. the contact was concerned that the electrical system might fail due …”
2020-12-07 · Air Bags · 22,451 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2017 jaguar xf. the contact stated that while stopped at a railroad crossing, another vehicle rear ended him which knocked his vehicle into the moving train. the contact immediately exited the vehicle as the moving train clipped the front end of the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy upon impact. the contact did not seek m…”
2019-07-12 · Wheels · 13,600 mi“tire failure. nationwide recall advised. my vehicle has 13,600 miles has pirelli cinturato p7 all season. the car had an alignment at about 7,000 miles at the dealer, jaguar orlando, on 10/8/19. on 7/4/19, while driving on hwy 408 in orlando a severe vibration started at about 60 mph. up until 7/4/19, no previous incidents occurred involving…”
2017-02-13 · Service Brakes · 1,900 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 jaguar xf. while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle continued to operate. the contact shifted into neutral to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but failed to provide a diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.