First-generation (X250, 2009–2015) XF buyers should confirm the passenger air bag inflator recalls (16V-373, 17V-027, 18V-009, 18V-010) were done on cars sold or registered in high-humidity states, plus the fuel tank outlet flange recalls on 2010–2012 V8s; fuel smells are also a common theme in owner complaints for those years. Second-generation (X260, 2016–2024) recalls are fewer and mostly software or seat-belt fixes.
CarWhere lists 13 documented XF issues, including 12 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
X260 XF problems (2016–2024)
Instrument cluster may go blank (recall 17V-678) (2017–2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- X260 (2016–2024) – 2017–2018
- Years:
- 2017–2018
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 17V-678 covers about 7,036 Jaguars, including 2017–2018 XF models, whose instrument cluster can intermittently go blank. Dealers update the software.
Symptoms
- Instrument cluster screen blanks out while driving
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Watch the cluster through a full test drive
NHTSA recall: 17V678000 (2017-10) · 7,036 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [17][5]
2.0-liter fuel rail end caps may leak fuel (recall 18V-090) (2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- X260 (2016–2024) – 2018 2.0L
- Years:
- 2018
- Powertrain:
- 2.0L four-cylinder gasoline
Recall 18V-090 covers about 10,073 2018 Jaguars with the 2.0-liter gas engine, including the XF. The fuel rail end caps may leak fuel into the engine bay, raising fire risk. Dealers replace the fuel rail.
Symptoms
- Fuel smell in or around the car
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Treat any fuel smell as urgent before purchase
NHTSA recall: 18V090000 (2018-02) · 10,073 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [18][5]
Seat belt locking retractors can release early — child seats (recall 21V-667) (2021)
Safety recall- Generation:
- X260 (2016–2024) – 2021
- Years:
- 2021
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 21V-667 covers 2021 XF models along with 2020–2021 F-PACE and 2021–2022 F-TYPE, about 5,146 vehicles: the automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, so a child seat may not stay secured. Dealers inspect and replace belt assemblies as needed.
Symptoms
- Belt will not stay locked when installing a child seat
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Test the belt-locking mode on each rear belt
NHTSA recall: 21V667000 (2021-08) · 5,146 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [19][5]
Front seat belt pretensioners may be damaged (recall 22V-524) (2022)
Safety recall- Generation:
- X260 (2016–2024) – 2022
- Years:
- 2022
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 22V-524 covers about 176 2022 F-TYPE, F-PACE and XF models whose front seat belt pretensioners may be damaged and not restrain occupants properly in a crash. Dealers inspect and replace the front belt assemblies as needed.
Symptoms
- Usually no symptom; check the VIN
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for Jaguar dealer repair orders showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 22V524000 (2022-07) · 176 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [20][5]
X250 XF problems (2009–2015)
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture (recall 16V-373) (2009–2015)
Safety recall- Generation:
- X250 (2009–2015) – 2009–2015, specific states
- Years:
- 2009–2015
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 16V-373 (2009–2011, about 20,107 cars) and follow-ups 17V-027 (2012), 18V-009 (2013) and 18V-010 (2014–2015) cover XF sedans originally sold or ever registered in the high-humidity states and territories listed in the recall. The passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture and throw metal fragments. Dealers replace the passenger air bag.
Symptoms
- No warning before failure
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Check every campaign on the VIN, not just the first one
NHTSA recall: 16V373000 (2016-05) · 20,107 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1][2][3][4][5]
Fuel tank outlet flange may crack and leak — 5.0L (recall 12V-521) (2010–2012)
Safety recall- Generation:
- X250 (2009–2015) – 2010–2012 5.0L
- Years:
- 2010–2012
- Powertrain:
- 5.0L V8
Recall 12V-521 covers about 4,195 2010–2012 XF models with the 5.0-liter V8 whose fuel tank outlet flange can crack and leak fuel onto the ground, a fire risk. Dealers replace the flange. Recall 20V-081 later covered about 2,907 2010 XFs with the 4.2-liter V8 for the same flange.
Symptoms
- Fuel smell, especially after filling up
- Fuel drips under the rear of the car
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Treat any fuel smell as urgent before purchase
NHTSA recall: 12V521000 (2012-10) · 4,195 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6][7][5]
Fuel smell and fuel leaks (owner complaints) (2010–2012)
Major repair- Generation:
- X250 (2009–2015)
- Years:
- 2010–2012
- Powertrain:
- V8 models most affected (see recalls)
This is an owner-reported pattern that overlaps the fuel tank flange recalls above. 53 NHTSA complaints for 2010–2012 XF models describe fuel smells or fuel leaks, most of them on 2010 models. Some owners report the smell returning after a repair, so confirm which parts were replaced.
Symptoms
- Fuel smell in the cabin or garage
- Wet fuel residue near the tank or under the rear seat area
Check before buying
- Ask for repair orders showing the flange or tank work
- Have the fuel system inspected for leaks on a lift
Sources: [8][9][10]
Fuel pump relay can cause engine cut-out — 5.0L (recall 10V-332) (2010)
Safety recall- Generation:
- X250 (2009–2015) – 2010 5.0L
- Years:
- 2010
- Powertrain:
- 5.0L V8
Recall 10V-332 covers about 5,048 2010 XF and 2010–2011 XK models with the 5.0-liter V8: the fuel pump relay may not energize after start-up, starving the engine of fuel so it stumbles and cuts out. Dealers update the software.
Symptoms
- Engine stumble then stall shortly after starting
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for Jaguar dealer repair orders showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 10V332000 (2010-07) · 5,048 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [11][5]
Power steering pipes may corrode and leak (recall 11V-168) (2010)
Safety recall- Generation:
- X250 (2009–2015) – 2010
- Years:
- 2010
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 11V-168 covers about 4,926 2010 XF and XK models built June 2009–March 2010 whose power steering pipes have plating that may not resist corrosion, so the pipes can pinhole and leak fluid, causing a loss of power assist. Dealers replace the pipes.
Symptoms
- Heavy steering
- Power steering fluid leaks in the engine bay
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Look for fluid around the steering pipes
NHTSA recall: 11V168000 (2011-03) · 4,926 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [12][5]
Accessory drive pulley bolt can fail, losing power steering — 2.0L (recall 16V-137) (2013–2015)
Safety recall- Generation:
- X250 (2009–2015) – 2013–2015 2.0L
- Years:
- 2013–2015
- Powertrain:
- 2.0L GTDi four-cylinder
Recall 16V-137 covers about 6,938 2013–2015 XF models with the 2.0-liter turbo engine: the bolt for the front-end accessory drive idler pulley can fail, so the belt can come off and power steering assist is lost. Dealers replace the pulley assembly.
Symptoms
- Squeal or rattle from the belt area
- Sudden heavy steering
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for Jaguar dealer repair orders showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 16V137000 (2016-03) · 6,938 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [13][5]
Fuel lines may chafe against the underbody — 2.0L (recall 16V-796) (2013–2015)
Safety recall- Generation:
- X250 (2009–2015) – 2013–2015 2.0L
- Years:
- 2013–2015
- Powertrain:
- 2.0L GTDi four-cylinder
Recall 16V-796 covers about 5,081 2013–2015 XF models with the 2.0-liter turbo engine that may not have enough clearance between the underfloor fuel lines and the body, so the lines can wear through and leak. Dealers inspect the lines, replace damaged ones and add clips.
Symptoms
- Fuel smell from under the car
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Inspect the underfloor fuel lines on a lift
NHTSA recall: 16V796000 (2016-11) · 5,081 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [14][5]
Rear toe links can separate from the subframe (recall 14V-157) (2013–2014)
Safety recall- Generation:
- X250 (2009–2015) – 2013–2014
- Years:
- 2013–2014
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 14V-157 covers about 297 2013–2014 XJ, XF and XK models whose rear toe links can separate from the rear subframe, reducing stability and steering control. Dealers replace the nut and washer assembly on the toe links.
Symptoms
- Clunk from the rear suspension
- Car wanders or pulls under braking
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for Jaguar dealer repair orders showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 14V157000 (2014-03) · 297 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [15][5]
Rear seat belt D-ring may not hold the belt (recall 08V-396) (2009)
Safety recall- Generation:
- X250 (2009–2015) – 2009
- Years:
- 2009
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 08V-396 covers about 7,918 2009 XF models whose rear outboard seat belt D-ring assembly may not rotate or stay together properly, so a rear passenger may not be restrained correctly. Dealers inspect and rework the D-ring assembly.
Symptoms
- Rear shoulder belt binds or sits at an odd angle
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for Jaguar dealer repair orders showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 08V396000 (2008-08) · 7,918 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [16][5]