KnownCarProblems2010 Jaguar XF Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jaguar XF, most often about the fuel system (60% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is the most complained-about XF model year since 2000 and has 10 recalls.
Most common 2010 Jaguar XF problems
Fuel system
64 complaints · 60%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
The contact owns a 2010 Jaguar XF. While the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor in the garage, the contact moved the vehicle out of the garage and noticed a puddle of fuel underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump flange cracked and…
On june 24, 2016 at 9:20 p.m., while driving the vehicle on the street , I smelled strong fuel odor in the cabin. I stopped the car and can smell fuel odor outside the vehicle as well. I drove it back home and parked the vehicle.contacted Jaguar san diego saturday 6/25/16 and informed them of the problem. Advised to…
Engine
17 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2010 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the engine performance failure warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle began to decelerate. The vehicle stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that all eight fuel…
The contact owns a 2010 Jaguar XF. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 12v521000 (fuel system, gasoline). Once the contact arrived at the dealer, he was informed that the repair had already been completed. The contact was experiencing the same failures listed in the…
Air bags
13 complaints · 12%Takata recall - I wasn't notified by Jaguar of the recall for passenger side airbag. I checked the NHTSA database and was made aware of it. After taking my 2010 XF to the nearest jag dealership, they checked the recall database and told me that my car is one of the recalled vehicles. But they did not replace my airbag…
Takata recall I received a recall on my 2010 Jaguar XF (VIN# []) for takata airbag replacement (program code: j069). When I called the honolulu Jaguar dealer they indicated that I would need to pay the shipping cost from my home on the island of hawaii to the island of oahu where the closest Jaguar dealer is located.…
Electrical
12 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 6,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
When my car started up I notice that the screen on the stereo system was just flashing and never came on also the car started over heating and check engine light came on also there is has leaking from the right rear passenger side door below car is in the shop now with $2,745 dollars worth of work being done to it
This occurred one time only. As my bluetooth connected phone began to ring, the car's touchscreen interface went blank and the HVAC vents rotated to the closed position. I am not sure if the entire electrical system went down as the touchscreen immediately rebooted and the vents rotated back open. I did not notice any…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 8%Pulling out of a parking lot into oncoming traffic, car was driving fine then all of a sudden it snapped into restricted performance mode, slowed my car down to 15mph on a busy street, and almost got hit by other cars due to my sudden decline in speed. Took the car back to the dealership for assessment and their…
My car is leaking fuel on ground. I was passing someone and noticed my car was reading on the dash losing performance. The mechanic saying exactly what the recall is saying but my VIN doesn't fall under the recall. Also my dashboard is coming up.
Brakes
3 complaints · 3%The car has no instrument to inform you that you should change the pads. You notice you need to change the pads when it damage your disc or you have no brakes. I am scare for my safety and family. My dad was driving in the road in puerto rico and the car started doing a noise really big noise like it was eating or…
I purchased a 2010 Jaguar XF last summer and believe there is a serious safety issue. Shortly after taking delivery, the power brake assist failed when I was entering a freeway. Fortunately, I had tapped on the brakes to avoid a car in the lane I was entering. I immediately realized there was very little braking…
Speed control
3 complaints · 3%10329018 tl contact owns a 2010 Jaguar XF. While driving at an unknown low speed, the vehicle suddenly surged forward which caused a crash. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership to be inspected. The current and failure mileages were…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: rim.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Jaguar XF recalls
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. The recall began june 29, 2020. Owners may contact jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is h283.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (jaguar) is recalling certain 2010 xf vehicles equipped with 4.2l engines. The fuel tank outlet flange may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began june 27, 2018. Owners may contact jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is j071.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (jaguar) is recalling certain 2013 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 recalling certain 2010 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 recalling certain 2009 my jaguar xf vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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, con
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel outlet mounting flange, free of charge. The recall began on may 11, 2016. Owners may contact jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is j059.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2010 jaguar xf vehicles manufactured december 17, 2008, to april 15, 2009. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank with an outlet flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak onto the ground.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: Pin-holing of the pas pipes could allow pressurized power steering fluid to leak into the under-hood and engine bay area. A loss of power steering fluid will result in a loss of power assist steering. Also, that fluid may ignite if it comes into contact with an ignition source or a surface at sufficiently high enough temperature, causing a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power steering fluid pipes with parts manufactured to the required corrosion protection specification. This service will be performed free of charged. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 6, 2011. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Full defect summary
Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010 xk and xf vehicles manufactured from june 27, 2009, through march 10, 2010. The power assist steering (pas) pipes have been supplied with zinc-nickel plating that does not meet fully the corrosion protection requirements of jaguar's engineering specification. After an extended period of time in service, corrosion of the pas pipes will occur that may lead to pin-holing of the pipe.
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: Fuel starvation to the engine leads to engine stumble followed by engine cut out with minimal warning and could potentially cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will download revised software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 30, 2010. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Full defect summary
Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 jaguar xk and model year 2010 xf v8 5.ol gasoline engine vehicles. The in-tank electric fuel pump may not be correctly activated as the fuel pump relay is not energized following a vehicle start up cycle. An inadequate supply of fuel to the engine could result.
Fuel system: delivery
Risk: Fuel starvation to the engine can cause the engine to stall without warning and could potentially cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will have the fuel tank assembly repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2009. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Full defect summary
Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010 vehicles. The fuel transfer pipe in the fuel tank may be kinked. This may restricts fuel being transferred from one side of the fuel tank to the fuel pump causing fuel starvation at low fuel levels.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Customers may inflate tires to an incorrect pressure due to this tire pressure mislabeling. Failure to inflate tires to the correct pressures can lead to loss of vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will be instructed to inspect the tire placard label. If the recommended pressure on the tire placard label does not correspond with the tires fitted to the vehicle, that label will be removed and replaced with a label stating the correct recommended tire pressure. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on august 19, 2009. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Full defect summary
Jaguar is recalling 34 model year 2010 xf vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the recommended tire pressure on the tire placard label does not correspond with the tires fitted to the vehicle.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel tank flange leak
Summary
In october 2012, jaguar land rover llc (jlr) submitted a defect information report (dir) to NHTSA describing a defect condition that could result in pressurized fuel leaks around the fuel supply line connection on the upper surface of the fuel tank assemblies of approximately 4,152 model year (my) 2010 jaguar xf vehicles equipped with 5.0l engines and manufactured between april 2009 and january 2010 (recall 12v-521). The dir indicated that the fuel system operating pressures of 5.0l gasoline engine xf vehicles may exceed the design specification under certain conditions, which may result in cracks in the fuel tank outlet flange. In january 2010, jlr changed the design of the tank outlet flan
Questions about the 2010 Jaguar XF
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jaguar XF?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (64 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); engine (17 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles); air bags (13 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Jaguar XF have?
- 10 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 13, 2020 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Jaguar XF?
- It is the most complained-about XF model year since 2000, with 106 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.