repaired · 2019 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2009 Jaguar XFProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 90 owner complaints about the 2009 Jaguar XF, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-373 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 18, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: DieselFordMondeo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Jaguar XF has problems
90 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
17Power train2 crash/fire/injury
14Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
10Vehicle speed control4 crash/fire/injury
9Structure
8Engine
5Fuel/propulsion system
5Engine and engine cooling
4Exterior lighting
2011 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 20 | 1 |
| Power train | 17 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 4 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 20 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2009 Jaguar XF recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other XF year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XF median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2009 Jaguar XF safety ratings
2009 Jaguar XF 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What XF owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V027000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JANUARY OF 2017. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER (HOWARD ORLOFF JAGUAR IN CHICAGO, IL), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO…
NHTSA & AIRBAGRECALL.COM SAY MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. CREDITKARMA.COM (INSURANCE BY VEHICLE EVALUATION SCORE) AND "CHAPTER 11 LEGAL NOTICE" RE: TAKATA AIRBAGS SAY I'M INCLUDED. WHO IS CORRECT IN THIS SERIOUS AND CONSEQUENTIAL RECALL?
THE LEATHER DASH HAS SEPARATED FROM THE BACK CAUSING RIDGES IN THE LEATHER UP TO 3/4" HIGH. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THIS WILL PREVENT PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG. THE LEATHER NEEDS TO BE FIRMLY ATTACHED AND STRETCHED TIGHT FOR THE STITCHING TO RIP CORRECTLY. IF THE LEATHER IS LOOSE AND RIDGED,…
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