2010 Jaguar XFProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 106 owner complaints about the 2010 Jaguar XF, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-081 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.

2010 Jaguar XF

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Jaguar XF has problems

106 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system490
Fuel system, gasoline130
Air bags130
Engine120
Electrical system120
Engine and engine cooling50
Wheels30
Vehicle speed control31
Fuel system, other20
10 other systems140

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

10 recalls

2010 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.

36%repaired · 2022 Q1

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 20V-081 · Feb 13, 2020 · 2,907 vehicles · 1,048 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2019 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 18V-010 · Jan 8, 2018 · 16,532 vehicles · 14,102 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2019 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 18V-009 · Jan 8, 2018 · 8,925 vehicles · 6,636 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

58%repaired · 2018 Q4

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 16V-373 · May 27, 2016 · 20,107 vehicles · 11,692 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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50%repaired · 2017 Q3

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 16V-187 · Apr 4, 2016 · 28 vehicles · 14 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 11V-168 · Mar 14, 2011 · 4,926 vehicles

Risk. PIN-HOLING OF THE PAS PIPES COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE UNDER-HOOD AND ENGINE BAY AREA.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-332 · Jul 22, 2010 · 5,048 vehicles

Risk. FUEL STARVATION TO THE ENGINE LEADS TO ENGINE STUMBLE FOLLOWED BY ENGINE CUT OUT WITH MINIMAL WARNING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 09V-424 · Nov 2, 2009 · 2,131 vehicles

Risk. FUEL STARVATION TO THE ENGINE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Mileage at failure

When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?

70kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 39 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
2under 30k miles33under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2010 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

2010 Jaguar XF safety ratings

2010 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2010 Jaguar XF, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fuel Tank Flange LeakRQ19004 · closed Nov 5, 2020
    Led to recall 20V-081
In owners' words

What XF owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Item was recalled and supposed to be fixed by jaguar recall: 12V521000, however after it was “fixed” the same issue is occurring and the vehicle is leaking gasoline. Jaguar is stating that wither or not it was fixed correctly it has been closed and I would be responsible for repairs although the…
Complaint 11602809 · Jul 16, 2024
Vehicle has one open recall. Recall has been corrected by Jaguar per their statements. However, refuse to report fix to NHTSA so updates can be made to the database.
Complaint 11493162 · Nov 11, 2022
I have read several reports of my specific model of car with a flange issue in the fuel rail system and yet my car is not apart of this recall it smells of gas and I'm sure it's regarding this same defect. I have no check engine light on my gas is being consumed at a faster rate than expected and…
Complaint 11480389 · Aug 21, 2022

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