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Jaguar XF Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 8 model years, NHTSA lists 35 recalls and 117 owner complaints for the Jaguar XF. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Jaguar XF by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Jaguar XF | 1 | 2 | |
| 2018 Jaguar XF | 3 | 2 | |
| 2017 Jaguar XF | 2 | 5 | |
| 2016 Jaguar XF | 0 | 5 | |
| 2015 Jaguar XF | 5 | 19 | |
| 2014 Jaguar XF | 7 | 11 | |
| 2013 Jaguar XF | 12 | 35 | |
| 2012 Jaguar XF | 5 | 38 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Jaguar models.
Jaguar XF: questions owners ask
Which Jaguar XF year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Jaguar XF model years with the most are the 2012 (38), 2013 (35) and 2015 (19). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Jaguar XF years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2018 (2), 2022 (2) and 2016 (5), out of 8 model years from 2012 to 2022. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XF have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 7 Jaguar XF model years, 35 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2013 (12), 2014 (7) and 2012 (5). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Jaguar XF years have the most stalling complaints?
15 owner complaints across 3 Jaguar XF model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2013 (7), 2012 (4) and 2015 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Jaguar XF fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Jaguar XF's first-time failure rate ranged from 13.1% for cars first registered in 2018 to 31.6% for 2010, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, suspension. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.