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2011 Jaguar XF Recalls & Complaints

The 2011 Jaguar XF has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 81 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jaguar dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Jaguar XF. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2011 Jaguar XF owner complaints

Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Jaguar XF, describing incidents dated June 21, 2010 to August 1, 2026.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 35 complaints
Air Bags 23 complaints
Engine 12 complaints
Unknown or Other 7 complaints
Service Brakes 5 complaints
Electrical System 4 complaints

Of the 81 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 81 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11773713 · Filed October 26, 2026
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…
ODI #11697912 · Filed November 6, 2025
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…
ODI #11606563 · Filed August 5, 2024
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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2011 Jaguar XF in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Recall Query RQ19-004: Fuel Tank Flange Leak
Closed November 5, 2020
- Recall 20V-081

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

NHTSA #18V010000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported January 8, 2018 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 16,532 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J072 · Owners notified June 27, 2018 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

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, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in Zone A and Zone B above, Jaguar is also recalling certain 2010-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

NHTSA #16V373000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported May 27, 2016 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 20,107 vehicles

Repair completion: 65.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J069 · Owners notified March 20, 2017 · Vehicles built October 4, 2007 – June 27, 2011 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

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 bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly

NHTSA #16V229000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported April 20, 2016 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 5 vehicles

Repair completion: 60% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J065 · Owners notified May 5, 2016 · Vehicles built February 6, 2008 – October 20, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Tank Fuel Outlet may Crack

NHTSA #12V521000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2012 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 4,195 vehicles

Jaguar campaign J027 · Owners notified December 20, 2012

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Jaguar's campaign recall number is J027. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2011 Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

1 investigation

81 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Jaguar XF.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11773713

Incident: August 1, 2026 · Filed: October 26, 2026

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 the passenger compartment through the air-conditioning vents. Initially, the odor was more noticeable when the fuel tank was full, but it later occurred even when the tank was approximately half full. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and identified a cracked flange on top of the fuel tank. The mechanic confirmed that gasoline was leaking from the cracked flange and showed me visible gasoline leakage underneath the vehicle. There was no check engine light or other warning indicating a fuel system malfunction. This condition presents a serious fire hazard because gasoline is escaping from the fuel system, and gasoline vapors can enter the passenger compartment. I am concerned about the safety of the driver, passengers, and others near the vehicle. The failure appears similar to the cracked fuel tank outlet flange condition described in Jaguar safety recall J027 (NHTSA recall 12V-521). On October 20, 2026, an authorized Jaguar dealership informed me in writing that the vehicle's VIN was not associated with any open safety campaigns. The dealership offered a paid diagnostic inspection but declined goodwill repair assistance. The dealership did not physically inspect the vehicle. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this potentially related fuel system failure and determine whether the recall population should be reviewed. The vehicle has not been repaired and is currently being kept off the road because of the fire risk. I have obtained Jaguar Technical Bulletin J027NAS2, dated May 7, 2013, concerning Safety Recall J027 for a cracked fuel tank fuel outlet mounting flange. The bulletin identifies 2010–2012

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11697912

Incident: November 6, 2025 · Filed: November 6, 2025

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 contact to the dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

Fuel System, Gasoline; Air Bags

ODI #11606563

Incident: August 5, 2023 · Filed: August 5, 2024

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 pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times and the vehicle was towed to the residence on each occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 16V373000 (Air Bags) and 12V521000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11569784

Incident: February 2, 2024 · Filed: February 4, 2024

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 drip especially if I'm parked uphill. This is definitely a safety hazard being that it is fuel and could easily cause a fire putting me my family and others at risk. I noticed there was a recall on these vehicles it is a Jaguar XF 2011 but it looks like it has been closed from what I can tell. I'm hoping that that's not the case and we can get this fixed with minimum or no charge thing it was a recall

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11495201

Incident: October 28, 2022 · Filed: November 28, 2022

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 that the fuel tank flange assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V521000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 67,614.

Electrical System

ODI #11485553

Incident: July 20, 2022 · Filed: September 20, 2022

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. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 25 minutes. The gear shifter raised up and the contact was able to veer to the side of the roadway however, the failure reoccurred. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 25 minutes and exited the highway. The contact veered to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact later refueled the vehicle however, the failure recurred while driving. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11482018

Incident: August 29, 2022 · Filed: August 30, 2022

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 manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V521000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11462098

Incident: April 9, 2022 · Filed: April 25, 2022

The Gear shifter from park to drive is stuck in Drive and won’t come out

Fuel System, Gasoline; Electrical System

ODI #11454488

Incident: December 8, 2021 · Filed: February 28, 2022

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 indicated that the fuel tank was empty. The contact did not refuel and continued to drive the vehicle. The fuel gauge later indicated that there was 3/4 tank of gasoline left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank, the assembly sender, the flange, the gasket, and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact became aware that the manufacturer had issued a Technical Service Bulletin Number: JTB0001NAS1 regarding the fuel gauge failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,147.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11438795

Incident: October 30, 2021 · Filed: October 31, 2021

Fuel tank leaking onto the ground below the trunk when the ignition is turned on.

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