Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2015 Jaguar XF, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine5
- Fuel/propulsion system4
- Electrical system4
- Steering3
- Service brakes2
- Suspension2
- Air bags2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Power train2
- Structure1
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, 4 2015 XF vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 1 person died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. 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 2015 Jaguar XF failed the safety check 1.72% of the time — 17% less often than the average 2015 passenger car (2.08%). Median odometer at inspection: 56,824 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2015
15,191 new Jaguar XF cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2015; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (10,925), Germany (1,766), Belgium (604).
- Average mass
- 1,860 kg
- Average power
- 154 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 98% · Petrol 2.4%
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 2015 Jaguar XF cars on Dutch roads are the 2.2 diesel (120 kW, 161 hp), 2.0 petrol (177 kW, 237 hp) and 2.0 diesel (120 kW, 161 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2 diesel | 120 kW 161 hp | 71 |
| 2.0 petrol | 177 kW 237 hp | 33 |
| 2.0 diesel | 120 kW 161 hp | 29 |
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
181 first registered in 2015 are on Dutch roads; 22% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €63,114.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde84
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt75
- Band onvoldoende profiel46
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld38
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm24
- Band beschadigd23
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage18
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht17
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
9,301 cars built in 2015 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 333 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, 10,006 of these cars first registered in 2015 took their annual MOT test. 77% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2015 the figure was 75%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 9.0% | 6.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.3% | 7.7% |
| Brakes | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| Visibility | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Suspension | 2.1% | 6.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.8% | 2.1% |
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
10 of these cars first registered in 2015 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 185,000 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
112 2015 cars are on the New Zealand register; 59% arrived as used imports, 41% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 10.5–11.6 L/100 km (about 20–22 mpg US), CO₂ 242–267 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| XF · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 8.2 | 10.5 |
| XF AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.9 | 8.8 | 11.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2015 Jaguar XF.
| 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… |
| 2016532 27 Oct 2016 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery line may not have sufficient clearance between the underfloor and the under shield. This could cause the fuel line to cha… |
| 2016105 3 Mar 2016 | Steering On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.0L GTDI engine, a bolt retaining a Front End Auxiliary Drive ( FEAD ) idler pulley may fail. This could cause the hydrau… |
| 2014486 30 Oct 2014 | Engine On certain vehicles, fasteners securing components of the engine accessory belt drive system may not have been tightened to specification, and could become loo… |
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 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 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the underfloor fuel delivery lines and the under shield and body allowing the fuel lines to chafe, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 XF vehicles manufactured February 6, 2008 to October 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver frontal air bags may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage deployment, resulting in the second stage deploying improperly in certain crashes.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 16, 2012, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The retaining bolt for the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2015 F-TYPE vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to September 12, 2014, 2015 XF vehicles manufactured September 3, 2014, to September 12, 2014, and 2015 XJ vehicles manufactured August 21, 2014, to September 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt, Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pump pulley and/or battery positive cable at the alternator may detach.
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 2015 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. |
| 10231243 | vehicles with battery charging warning lamp illuminated |
| 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 |
| 10231207 | Software update 07 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)