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Jaguar XFModel year report

2011 Jaguar XF Problems

Compared with other Jaguar XF years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2012, 2013

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
80filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
68,000miles, 51 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Jaguar XF (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of this model year most often report fuel smells and visible fuel leaks around the rear of the car, with several describing the fuel tank outlet flange area; many say the dealer told them their VIN was not included in the fuel-system recall. A second, distinct pattern is engine shutdown or stalling while driving, which several owners link to the fuel pump or fuel pump relay. The complaint sample also includes a clustering of air-bag warnings and recall-outstanding reports, mostly at low mileage.

  1. Fuel system

    Engine stalls or cuts out while driving (fuel pump/relay)

    • 21 complaints (26%)
    • median 69,500 mi at 7.2 yrs old (20 state mileage)
    • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2010–2024

    Complaints describe the engine quitting without warning while moving, sometimes at highway speed, with restart attempts failing until the car is towed or sits. Several owners say a mechanic diagnosed a failed fuel pump or fuel pump relay, and some report repeat failures after replacement; a few say fuel pump work or a relay-related code was tied to a recall but their VIN was excluded. Others report stalling that follows loss of power or a restricted-performance message. Reported from about 40,000 to 170,000 miles, at city and highway speeds alike.

    3 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask for service history on the fuel pump, relay and tank flange, and whether any fuel-pump campaign applies to the VIN. A scan for stored fuel-pump or relay codes can be worth doing before purchase.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Driving down the road, get to a light or I am turning- the car turns off for no reason. Then I cut it off then start it back up. It runs find. I thought it was just weird. Then happened again today twice. It stalls. My check engine light comes on. Why is my stalling? Do you have any data for me? I am trying to find out what to do. I am going to research more as well. Please help me!”

    NHTSA complaint #11407073, filed 2021-04, 169,000 miles

    “Vehicle died while driving and will not turn over. This happened a few times before. My mechanic tells me that it is the fuel pump and that they were able to start the car by banging under the car near the fuel pump location. Jaguar has a recall on the fuel pump relay for my car year and engine, but the Jaguar national headquarters says that it doesn't apply to my vehicle. Seems like a similar problem that should be covered by them.”

    NHTSA complaint #11287492, filed 2019-12, 55,000 miles
  2. Fuel system

    Fuel smell and fuel leaks at the tank/flange area

    • 21 complaints (26%)
    • median 85,250 mi at 9.6 yrs old (16 state mileage)
    • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2014–2025

    Owners describe a strong gasoline smell outside the car, often strongest near the rear passenger side, and in some cases fuel visibly dripping under the vehicle or under the rear seat. Several report the dealer diagnosed a cracked fuel tank outlet flange or the flange assembly; a few repeat that the dealer and manufacturer said their VIN was not covered by the fuel-system recall. In some accounts the car was not repaired because parts or coverage were in question. Mostly reported between roughly 40,000 and 115,000 miles, often noticed after parking or while idling.

    Recall 12V5210001 related service bulletin

    What to check: Before buying, ask whether the fuel-system campaign 12V521000 has been performed and whether the tank outlet flange has been inspected or replaced. Smell around the rear wheel arches and look for dampness under the rear seat area after the car has been parked a while.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “My car has a strong gas smell inside and out it is leaking fuel underneath the car when you lift the backseat up the fuel is shooting out, I took the vehicle to Jaguar and they said there is a crack in the fuel pump flange. I called Jaguar corporate office and they stated that there was a recall on that part but my car was never serviced for it. I am not the original owner I have had this car since february 2016.”

    NHTSA complaint #11133362, filed 2018-10, 104,000 miles

    “Hi fumes of gasoline odor inside the car. After I found out there has been a recall for fuel leak for 2010-2012 model I contacted Jaguar and they issued a case number also they said my VIN was not included in the recall but they recommended to take it to a jag dealer to assess the repair. Jaguar later denied any further help with repair facilitation although I expressed my concerns about the safety problem being the same as the vins they recalled!”

    NHTSA complaint #11197034, filed 2019-04, 82,000 miles
  3. Air bags

    Air bag warning light and passenger seat weight sensing

    • 23 complaints (29%)
    • median 16,000 mi at 3.0 yrs old (5 state mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2013–2024

    Owners report the air bag warning light coming on intermittently, and several say the dealer explained the passenger air bag is designed not to deploy for occupants around 100 pounds or less. Some owners describe the driver air bag deploying without a collision, and a number of complaints are about recall notices with parts unavailable for months. Others describe a rattle from the dashboard near the passenger air bag with the warning light on. Mostly reported at low mileage, often under 40,000 miles, in the earlier years of ownership.

    Recall 16V373000Recall 16V229000Recall 18V010000

    What to check: Check that the open air-bag recalls (16V373000, 16V229000, 18V010000) were completed for the VIN, and confirm at the dealer that the warning light stays off with an adult in the passenger seat.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The passenger airbag does not properly work and the manufacturer refused to repair. My wife weighs approximately 100 pounds and the manufacturer claims the air bag is designed to not work for passenger 100 pounds or less. This is a serious safety issue and I would like NHTSA to investigate this very dangerous condition.”

    NHTSA complaint #10659674, filed 2014-11, 29,000 miles

    “Takata recall - it has been over 8 months since I received the notice of the recall. Everytime I call the Jaguar number listed in the letter, I am told they have no idea of when they might be starting repairs. I don't want to wait until there is a fatality to get someone to fix this problem.”

    NHTSA complaint #10953680, filed 2017-02, 40,000 miles

Buying note. Ask for the VIN-specific recall status on the fuel-system and air-bag campaigns before anything else, since many complaints turn on whether the car was covered. A pre-purchase inspection that includes the fuel tank flange, fuel pump service history, coolant system and a full diagnostic scan will tell you more than mileage alone on this model year.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 80 consumer complaints for the 2011 Jaguar XF. 51 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 68,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 5 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 417 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 4 Jaguar XF model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “I have a live that comes on that says restricted performances and it's so dangerous I was driving on the interstate and soon as that light restricted performance the car lost of power... It don't do any every time I pushed of the gas the car slowed down. The car only have 70,000 miles on it. Is this not a recall on that?”

NHTSA complaint #11277807, filed 2019-11, 70,000 miles

Air bags: “We were driving north on I-75 and exited at highway m-24. As we turned rt., the left front tire lost air pressure (lt. Front car tire was recently changed and not sure proper sealant was used when installing new tire) and the car suddenly shot to the left and we went over an embankment into a ditch for approx. 20 feet then shot up and over an expressway entrance ramp into a steel barrier. The seat belts were on both of us and the airbags deployed. We both suffered severe blunt force body trauma and had to be taken by ems to the local hospital. …”

NHTSA complaint #10524061, filed 2013-07, 5,000 miles

Engine: “I have reported this problem about my car stalling, cut off when I turn. I have noticed you have had several complaints for the same issue over and over again. I just went out on the forum. Is someone going to address these issues. Engine/fuel propulsion system/stalling in traffic is dangerous many lives on these dangerous highways. How can my vehicle not be on the list for recall if several owners with the last 8 digit VIN number starting with blr... Please help!”

NHTSA complaint #11407077, filed 2021-04, 169,000 miles

Other or unknown: “2011 Jaguar xfr supercharged dashboard glare & visibility obstruction the leather dashboard on the Jaguar xfr supercharged has begun to separate, ripple, & bubble. Resulting in a serious safety issue as the rippling (looks similar to waves) causes the sun to reflect / glare directly to the windshield & into the operators eyes. The result, under certain circumstance (high noon, very sunny days, dusk/dawn), is complete vision impairment.”

NHTSA complaint #10937179, filed 2016-12, 52,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

29% of the 51 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,500 and 95,000 miles.

10%0–108%10–2512%25–5029%50–7520%75–10018%100–1504%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (51 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 68,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Jaguar XF version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XF RWD5.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic162319$4,350
XF RWD5.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic152117$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Jaguar XF → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 417 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 417 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jaguar XF

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2017518,0262—23—Not enough data
2016510,5000—23—Not enough data
20151928,3765—21—Falling
20141138,5007—21—Not enough data
20133563,50012—2119 · FewerFalling
20123863,5005—198 · FewerFalling
20118068,0004—1950 · TypicalFalling
201010662,00010—1981 · MoreFalling
20099044,0006—1988 · MoreFalling

All Jaguar XF model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Jaguar XF?

Owners of this model year most often report fuel smells and visible fuel leaks around the rear of the car, with several describing the fuel tank outlet flange area; many say the dealer told them their VIN was not included in the fuel-system recall. The issues reported most often: Engine stalls or cuts out while driving (fuel pump/relay); Fuel smell and fuel leaks at the tank/flange area; Air bag warning light and passenger seat weight sensing.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Jaguar XF have?

NHTSA recorded 80 consumer complaints for the 2011 Jaguar XF as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Jaguar XF is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 34 complaints (43% of the total), followed by air bags with 23.

Has the 2011 Jaguar XF been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Jaguar XF get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Jaguar XF (XF, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Jaguar XF reported?

Among the 51 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 68,000 miles and the middle half falls between 33,500 and 95,000 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.