Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2010 Jaguar XF, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system49
- Fuel system, gasoline13
- Air bags13
- Electrical system12
- Engine12
- Unknown or other8
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Wheels3
- Vehicle speed control3
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 5 2010 XF vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 1 person died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2010 Jaguar XF failed the safety check 2.81% of the time — 12% more often than the average 2010 passenger car (2.50%). Median odometer at inspection: 85,412 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2010
19,437 new Jaguar XF cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2010; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (12,607), Germany (2,014), Italy (1,180).
- Average mass
- 1,894 kg
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 87% · Petrol 13%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2010 Jaguar XF cars on Dutch roads are the 3.0 petrol (175 kW, 235 hp), 3.0 diesel (155 kW, 208 hp) and 3.0 diesel (202 kW, 271 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 petrol | 175 kW 235 hp | 66 |
| 3.0 diesel | 155 kW 208 hp | 46 |
| 3.0 diesel | 202 kW 271 hp | 35 |
| 3.0 diesel | 177 kW 237 hp | 22 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
188 first registered in 2010 are on Dutch roads; 38% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €77,960.
Most common APK defects
- Band onvoldoende profiel64
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde63
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)50
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt48
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm29
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld25
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af23
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen22
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
7,211 cars built in 2010 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 1,221 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 9,859 of these cars first registered in 2010 took their annual MOT test. 68% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2010 the figure was 60%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.7% | 17.8% |
| Suspension | 10.9% | 15.5% |
| Tyres | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| Brakes | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| Visibility | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.9% | 4.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
117 of these cars first registered in 2010 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 258,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
249 2010 cars are on the New Zealand register; 81% arrived as used imports, 14% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 12.4–13.6 L/100 km (about 17–19 mpg US), CO₂ 285–313 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| XF 5.0 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 9.7 | 12.4 |
| XF 4.2 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 14.9 | 9.5 | 12.5 |
| XF 5.0 Supercharged · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 15.7 | 11.0 | 13.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
8 Transport Canada recalls for the 2010 Jaguar XF.
| 2020055 13 Feb 2020 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 4.2 L engine, the fuel outlet flange mounted in the fuel tank could crack. If this happens, there could be a fuel o… |
| 2018009 8 Jan 2018 | Airbag On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propella… |
| 2016141 31 Mar 2016 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel outlet flange mounted in the fuel tank could be cracked. This could result in a fuel odour or leak at the rear of the vehicle. Fue… |
| 2012365 25 Oct 2012 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel tank outlet flange could crack and cause a leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire caus… |
| 2011115 14 Mar 2011 | Steering On certain vehicles, the Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pipes may have been manufactured using a zinc-nickel plating that does not meet the corrosion protection … |
| 2010237 21 Jul 2010 | Fuel System On certain vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine, the in-tank electric fuel pump may not be correctly activated following a vehicle start-up cycle. The engine m… |
| 2009310 27 Oct 2009 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel transfer pipe in the fuel tank assembly may have been kinked or over inserted into the fuel delivery module during fuel tank assem… |
| 2009235 5 Aug 2009 | Label On certain vehicles, the Tire & Loading Information label contains incorrect tire inflation pressure information. The label indicates an incorrect tire inflati… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jaguar told its dealers about the 2010 Jaguar XF: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011034 | Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected |
| 10231273 | Transfer Case front flange leak |
| 10231271 | Seat Module DTC diagnostic help - Seats not moving in one direction |
| 10231268 | Incorrect diagnosis of Bluetooth connectivity |
| 10231266 | coolant pipe leak |
| 10231265 | Adaptive cruise does not operate, front number plates fitted incorrectly |
| 10231264 | Apple iOS8, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus issue affecting phone operation |
| 10231251 | Diagnosing the BMS when DTC B11DB-87 is logged. |
| 10231242 | Instructions for jump starting vehicles with discharged battery?s |
| 10231240 | Automatic transmission, rotary gear selector low level part |
| 10231235 | Trunk / Boot lid operation - not lifting up all the way |
| 10231234 | Boot lid not lifting up all the way |
| 10231232 | Remote Function Actuator Module (RFA) hardware recovery process |
| 10231231 | XF Diagnostic process for Day Night Mode Activation |
| 10231230 | Diagnostic process for Drivers Airbag Warning Light |
| 10231228 | Climate Controlled Seats Diagnosis & Testing |
| 10231227 | New vehicle storage (Transit relay / Transit mode) |
| 10231226 | Steering Gear Transfer Pipe change |
| 10231225 | Gen 2.1 Touch screen display recovery process |
| 10231224 | Gen 2.1 Touch screen display recovery process |
| 10231223 | Gen 2.1 Touch screen display recovery process |
| 10231221 | AM Frequency Stuck In FM Preset |
| 10231220 | AM Frequency Stuck In FM Preset |
| 10231206 | SDD Updates |
| 10231196 | DVD software update |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Fuel Tank Flange Leak
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation