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Jaguar XF VIN Number Check

Enter a Jaguar XF VIN for a free NHTSA vPIC decode: build details and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. Owner reports follow below.

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Jaguar XF

About the Jaguar XF

Jaguar sold the XF in the US for model years 2009–2024. Across those years NHTSA lists 32 vehicle recall campaigns and 394 owner complaints. The 2010 has the most complaints of any model year (106). EPA rates it at 17–35 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2009–2024
EPA classMidsize Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns32
Owner complaints394 at NHTSA
Jaguar XF photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Jaguar XF at a glance

One generation in the data, 2009–2024: 32 NHTSA recall campaigns and 394 owner complaints.

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XF
2009–2024Midsize Cars
Jaguar XF (2009–2024)

Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2009201520202024
2009–2024

Jaguar XF

EPA classMidsize Cars
EPA combined mpg17–35
NHTSA recalls32

Engines (EPA)

  • 4.2 L 8-cyl · 2009–2010
  • 4.2 L 8-cyl (supercharged) · 2009
  • 5.0 L 8-cyl · 2010–2012
  • 5.0 L 8-cyl (supercharged) · 2010–2015
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2013–2015, 2018–2024
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (supercharged) · 2013–2020
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, diesel) · 2017–2019

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, RWD
  • automatic (2009–2024)

Known issues to check

Fuel system (132)Engine and cooling (77)Air bags (71)13 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 394 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · XFSAJWA0GB?AL······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2010 Jaguar XF Premium, built in Castle Bromwich, United Kingdom (Uk)
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which XF model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 32 campaigns on file for XF model years 2009–2024, and the 2013 shows up in more of them than any other year (13), ahead of the 2010 (12). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2013
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Jaguar XF owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2010 and 2009 hold 196 of the 394 complaints, or 50%. Tap any bar or generation.

394NHTSA complaints, 2009–2024
14mention a crash
12mention a fire
7injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearXF: 394 complaints · most for the 2010 (106)

Top complaint areas · XF

Mentions in 394 complaints, 2009–2024.

Fuel system132
Engine and cooling77
Air bags71
Electrical system45
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)30
Speed control / acceleration24
Crashes 14Fires 12Injuries 7

2009–2024

NHTSA data summary

The 2010 is the outlier. On its own it has 106 of the ’s 394 complaints (27%), more than any other XF model year, and owners across the generation name fuel system most often (132 mentions), then engine and cooling (77).

What XF owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2009–2015 (1st generation, X250)

Complaint counts are modest, so the data is thin. The 2010 draws the most NHTSA complaints, and the clearest pattern is a fuel smell or leak from a cracked fuel tank outlet flange. Owners of the 2009 and 2011 mostly mention passenger air bag inflator recalls. CarComplaints lists a shutdown while driving and a bubbling dashboard for 2010, and a car that loses all power and a gas smell filling the garage for 2012. On Jaguar Forums, an owner chasing a fuel smell is pointed to the fuel flange as a known leak spot. Recalls cover the cracked flange and air bag inflators. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

What to check before buying

  • Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the fuel tank flange and passenger air bag inflator recalls.
  • Check the cabin and garage floor for a fuel smell or drips, and ask whether the flange under the rear seat was replaced.
  • On the drive, watch for stalling, sudden power loss or warning messages, and check the dashboard for bubbling.
Sources (5) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2009 Jaguar XF
  2. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2010 Jaguar XF
  3. CarComplaints.com, 2010 Jaguar XF problems
  4. CarComplaints.com, 2012 Jaguar XF problems
  5. Jaguar Forums thread, 2010 XF fuel smell

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

XF complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Diesel XF versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

394complaints, 2009–2024
14mention a crash
12mention a fire
7injuries reported
1complaint reports a death
Most complaints: 2010 (106), 2009 (90), 2011 (80)
90’09106’1080’11’15

2010 · 106 complaints

Crashes 1 · fires 0 · injuries 0

Fuel/propulsion system49
Fuel system15
Air bags13
Electrical system12
Engine12

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

XF CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 64 XF versions for model years 2009–2024 (gas and diesel). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 289 g/mi, for the 2019 diesel. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

XF2009–2024

17–35 mpg · CO₂ 289–523 g/mi

2023
28combined MPG
317CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$2,950EPA yearly fuel cost
7/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
6/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III SULEV30 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 30Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2023: XF P250 · Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — 28 MPG · 317 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
2503504505506502010201520202009 · Gas: 4682010 · Gas: 4682011 · Gas: 4682012 · Gas: 4682013 · Gas: 3872014 · Gas: 3872015 · Gas: 3872016 · Gas: 3772017 · Gas: 3772018 · Gas: 3122019 · Gas: 3122020 · Gas: 3122021 · Gas: 3172022 · Gas: 3172023 · Gas: 3172024 · Gas: 3462017 · Diesel: 2892018 · Diesel: 2892019 · Diesel: 289
GasDiesel

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

XF vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 5 Series

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2009–2024. NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for the XF, against 88 for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 51 for the BMW 5 Series. Pick a range to compare.

Jaguar XF

Model years 2009–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
32
NHTSA owner complaints
394
EPA combined mpg
17–35
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.2, 5.0 L
Also listed
supercharged, turbo, diesel
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Fuel system 132
  2. Engine and cooling 77
  3. Air bags 71

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model years 2009–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
88
NHTSA owner complaints
1,899
EPA combined mpg
15–27
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0, 3.5 L · 8-cyl 4.0–6.3 L
Also listed
turbo, diesel, hybrid, mild hybrid, supercharged
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Air bags 519
  2. Fuel system 230
  3. Electrical system 203

BMW 5 Series

Model years 2009–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
51
NHTSA owner complaints
1,840
EPA combined mpg
17–30
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.4, 4.8 L
Also listed
turbo, hybrid, diesel, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 717
  2. Fuel system 341
  3. Electrical system 341

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Jaguar XF VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an XF

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

White Jaguar XF (second generation) sedan, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The XF sedan carries its VIN at the base of the driver's side windshield, on the door jamb sticker, inside the trunk lid, and in the engine bay.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Jaguar XF VIN questions

Which Jaguar XF model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2010 leads with 106, ahead of the 2009 (90) and 2011 (80). Those first two alone make up 50% of the 394 XF complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Jaguar XF had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 32 vehicle campaigns for model years 2009–2024, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Jaguar XF recalls are high risk?

16V-373 and 17V-027 cover air bag inflators that can rupture. 16V-229, 18V-009 and 18V-010 cover air bag inflator modules and how they deploy. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 11V-168, 12V-521, 16V-187, 20V-081, 16V-796, 14V-673, 17V-084 and 18V-090. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Jaguar XF get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2009–2024 XF at 17–35 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Jaguar XF compare with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series on recalls?

For 2009–2024 models the XF has 32 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 88, the BMW 5 Series 51. Complaints run 394, 1,899 and 1,840 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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