2016 Jaguar XF Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 10,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 20 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Jaguar XF (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Jaguar XF. The part named most often is electrical system, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine (1) and other or unknown (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 600 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 252 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 41 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Dynamic mode alert locked up several times and panel was unresponsive intermittently and rear passenger footwell filled with water. . Cause is described by Jaguar dealer as rear window leak that passes through rear tail lamp and floods under the spare destroying the PCM module. Car surged once in driveway and I was blessed to hit the brake. Never again. I have waited more than six weeks for repair and Jaguar refuses to take responsibility for the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11546721, filed 2023-09Engine: “After acclerating twice to avoid an accident. The car had a check enine light appear. No other warnings, not even high temperature. the car engine stopped and I pulled over off the highway.White smoke appearing under the hood. My mechanic does a pressure check and determines it is not repairable. He suggsts a new engine, My 2016 Jaguar XFS at 70k miles needs the engine replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11586656, filed 2024-05Steering: “The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XF. While driving approximately 3 MPH and turning the vehicle to the left, it drastically veered to the left and accelerated at the same time. The vehicle's center front end crashed into a brick column, which caused the vehicle to stop. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the auto nation collision of Jaguar body shop where the vehicle's front end was repaired. The contact called the auto nation Jaguar dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010854, filed 2017-07, 10,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 494 and 31,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2016 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XF RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| XF AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Jaguar XF in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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. 600 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11030752Mar 10, 2026Electrical system. Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
- 11022439Aug 29, 2025Other or unknown. Customer may report Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or become inoperable every 8-10 minutes while driving.
- 11020209Jun 13, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. MIL on Instrument cluster.
- 11018306May 9, 2025Other or unknown. Telematic tcu2 modules no longer available
- 11017764Apr 25, 2025Electrical system. Telematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
- 11017740Apr 11, 2025Electrical system. Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
- 11016645Mar 17, 2025Other or unknown. This extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the Infotainment Master Controller (IMC), for 1 year from 3rd February 2025 to 3rd February 2026 for all vehicles that have or will…
- 11016644Mar 17, 2025Other or unknown. These Customer Satisfaction Programs (CSP’s) are being made available as a benefit under the Class Action settlement agreement for clients who own or lease a Settlement Class vehicle, that requires…
- 11016648Mar 14, 2025Brakes. There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
- 11016647Mar 14, 2025Brakes. There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
Other model years of the Jaguar XF
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 18,026 | 2 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 5 | 10,500 | 0 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 19 | 28,376 | 5 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2014 | 11 | 38,500 | 7 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 35 | 63,500 | 12 | — | 21 | 19 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 38 | 63,500 | 5 | — | 19 | 8 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 80 | 68,000 | 4 | — | 19 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 106 | 62,000 | 10 | — | 19 | 81 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 90 | 44,000 | 6 | — | 19 | 88 · More | Falling |
All Jaguar XF model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Jaguar XF have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Jaguar XF as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Jaguar XF is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2016 Jaguar XF been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Jaguar XF get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Jaguar XF (XF, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Jaguar XF reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,500 miles and the middle half falls between 494 and 31,000 miles; 100% 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.