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2017 Jaguar XFProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2017 Jaguar XF, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-678 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Jaguar XF
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 95%Owner complaints52 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage62kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Jaguar XF has problems

5 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
Electrical system20
Engine10
Seat belts10
Service brakes10
Structure10
Tires10
Air bags11
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2017 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.

95%repaired · 2019 Q1

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 17V-678 · Oct 26, 2017 · 7,036 vehicles · 6,656 repaired

Risk. A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2017 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 17V-084 · Feb 9, 2017 · 9 vehicles · 9 repaired

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

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.

Best & worst years

2017 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

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Jaguar XF safety ratings

2017 Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD 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 2017 Jaguar XF, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
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In owners' words

What XF owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11736294 · May 7, 2026
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…
Complaint 11470376 · Jun 22, 2022 · 62,000 miles

Own a 2017 XF?

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