2016 Jaguar XF Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Jaguar XF, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2024-05Related service bulletins
- 10211157Apr 29, 2022Engine misfire or rough running
- 10202830Oct 15, 2021Timing chain replacement VVT Service Part Incorrectly Boxed
- 10185405Dec 16, 2020The engine is running rough. There is a hesitation. The Check Engine MIL goes on and off. There is a noise on startup.
- 10172197Feb 20, 2020Customer may report lack of power/reduced performance and induction noise under certain driving conditions. Engine may sound very much like it is operating without an air filter…
- 10172196Feb 20, 2020Customer may report lack of power/reduced performance and induction noise under certain driving conditions. Engine may sound very much like it is operating without an air filter…
- 10159752Apr 11, 2019PCV DiaphramTorn. The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
- 10159477Apr 10, 2019Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. Any of the following DTCs (indicating an air intake system leak)…
- 10158621Mar 14, 2019The Check Engine Lamp is on and the vehicle is running rough.
- 10158565Mar 4, 2019Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated. DTC P242B-64 logged in Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Issue applies to AJ20-D4 engine only.
- 10155318Feb 26, 2019Customer may report an unusual engine noise/loss or performance and illumination of the MIL lamp on the instrument cluster.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 5 | 26% |
| 2014 | 4 | 36% |
| 2013 | 10 | 29% |
| 2012 | 13 | 34% |
| 2011 | 9 | 11% |
| 2010 | 12 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jaguar XF
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Jaguar XF
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.
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