Jaguar XF Engine Problems by Year
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Some, but not unusually many. 77 of the 392 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009–2023 Jaguar XF (19.6%) name the engine, near the 19.4% median share across the 152 models we track. We have no published sales figures for this model, so there is no per-1,000 rate. The worst years are 2010, 2009 and 2012.
Engine complaints
77
Filed with NHTSA, 2009–2023 models
Per 1,000 sold
No sales data
Not computed without a published sales figure
Share of all complaints
19.6%
of 392 complaints for this model
Engine recalls
3
NHTSA campaigns, all years
Jaguar XF engine complaints by model year
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA whose component list includes Engine and Engine Cooling. Worst years are highlighted.
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of all complaints | Crash / fire / injury | Engine recalls | Engine TSBs* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009WORST | 13 | 14.4% | 0 | — | 24 |
| 2010WORST | 17 | 16% | 0 | 10V332000 | 34 |
| 2011 | 12 | 15% | 1 | — | 32 |
| 2012WORST | 13 | 35.1% | 2 | — | 40 |
| 2013 | 10 | 29.4% | 2 | 14V18100013V341000 | 123 |
| 2014 | 4 | 36.4% | 0 | 14V181000 | 97 |
| 2015 | 5 | 26.3% | 1 | — | 89 |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% | 0 | — | 95 |
| 2017 | 1 | 20% | 0 | — | 112 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0% | 0 | — | 129 |
| 2022 | 1 | 50% | 0 | — | 39 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0% | 0 | — | 34 |
- Older model years have had more time on the road to collect complaints, so compare neighboring years, not 2010 against 2024.
- Crash / fire / injury = complaints where the owner reported a crash, a fire or an injury.
- No row for 2019–2021: NHTSA's complaints data returned no records for those years under this model's names.
- *Technical service bulletins in the year's leading TSB categories that name the engine.
Common Jaguar XF engine problems owners describe
We searched the narratives of all 77 engine complaints for symptom keywords. One complaint can mention several, so the shares don't add up to 100%.
Jaguar XF years to avoid for the engine
2010 Jaguar XF
17 engine complaints (16% of the year's 106). Most often described: stalling or shutting off while driving. Covered by engine recall 10V332000.
2009 Jaguar XF
13 engine complaints (14.4% of the year's 90). Most often described: stalling or shutting off while driving.
2012 Jaguar XF
13 engine complaints (35.1% of the year's 37). Most often described: overheating or coolant loss.
Worst years are those with at least 10 engine complaints and at least 1.5 times the model's median year. For every year's overall verdict, including other systems, see the Jaguar XF years to avoid.
Jaguar XF engine recalls
NHTSA recall campaigns filed under Engine for any Jaguar XF model year. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check a specific car by VIN on NHTSA's site.
- 14V181000 · 2014-03-31 · 2013–2014 models
The hose clamp for the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose may be out of position and loose, allowing the hose to detach.
- 13V341000 · 2013-08-05 · 2013 models
The hose clamp for the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose may be out of position and loose, allowing the hose to detach.
- 10V332000 · 2010-07-22 · 2010 models
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…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Jaguar XF have engine problems?
Yes, it is one of the worst years. Owners filed 17 engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2010 Jaguar XF, 16% of all 106 complaints for that year. The most common description is "stalling or shutting off while driving" (7 complaints). One engine-related recall covers it: 10V332000.
Does the 2009 Jaguar XF have engine problems?
Yes, it is one of the worst years. Owners filed 13 engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2009 Jaguar XF, 14.4% of all 90 complaints for that year. The most common description is "stalling or shutting off while driving" (3 complaints).
Does the 2012 Jaguar XF have engine problems?
Yes, it is one of the worst years. Owners filed 13 engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Jaguar XF, 35.1% of all 37 complaints for that year. The most common description is "overheating or coolant loss" (5 complaints). 2 of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Which Jaguar XF years have the most engine complaints?
2010 (17), 2009 (13) and 2012 (13), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA that name the engine. Raw counts favor older and higher-selling years, so treat them as a signal, not a rate.
What are the most common Jaguar XF engine problems?
In the 77 engine complaints, owners most often describe stalling or shutting off while driving (35.1%), overheating or coolant loss (22.1%) and misfire or check-engine light (19.5%). One complaint can mention several symptoms.
Is this a engine failure rate?
No. These are complaints owners chose to file with NHTSA. Many failures are never reported, and one complaint is not a confirmed defect. Without sales figures, a high count can simply mean a high-selling model.
How we count
Counts are unique owner complaints (by NHTSA ODI number) filed with NHTSA for each Jaguar XF model year, from NHTSA's public complaints data fetched July 2026 to November 2026. A complaint counts as a engine complaint when NHTSA's component list for it includes Engine and Engine Cooling.
Per 1,000 sold divides complaints by published U.S. calendar-year sales for that year. A year needs at least 5,000 sales to get a rate, and a model needs at least 3 such years for its overall rate. The comparison median covers every model with at least 50 engine complaints that clears those floors.
These are complaint rates, not failure rates. Owners report some problems more than others, and a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration