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This page covers 18 recalls, 106 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Jaguar Xf.
17–19 mpg combined
12.4–13.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2010 Jaguar XF centers on fuel system issues, which make up the largest share of reports by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe fuel odors inside the cabin, often more noticeable when the air conditioning is running, as well as visible fuel leaks while the vehicle is parked. A related cluster of complaints involves higher-than-expected fuel consumption with no warning light to flag the problem. Airbag-related complaints are the second most-reported category, though the narratives don't point to a single consistent symptom the way the fuel complaints do. A recurring secondary issue involves the instrument panel display flickering or going dark intermittently, which owners connect to cabin temperature, with warm weather appearing to make it worse.
106
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2010 Jaguar XF has 18 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Several other recalls also involve airbags: a separate front passenger airbag defect can cause deployment with more force than normal due to long-term heat and humidity exposure, and the driver-side airbag's second stage may not deploy correctly in certain crashes, reducing its ability to protect the occupant.
Fuel system issues make up a large cluster of recalls. The fuel tank outlet flange can crack and allow fuel to leak near the rear of the vehicle, raising the risk of fire near an ignition source. This affects both 4.2L and 5.0L engine variants. There are also two separate fuel delivery concerns: a kinked fuel transfer pipe inside the tank can cause the engine to stall without warning even when the gauge shows fuel remaining, and on 5.0L models the in-tank fuel pump may not activate properly after startup, causing the engine to cut out once demand exceeds supply.
On the steering side, power steering fluid pipes can develop pinhole leaks, spilling pressurized fluid into the engine bay and causing loss of power steering assist. There is also a label recall affecting a small number of vehicles where the tire placard shows incorrect inflation pressure.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The fuel outlet flange inside the fuel tank can crack on certain vehicles with a 4.2L engine, potentially causing fuel odor or leaks at the rear of the vehicle.
What the fix does
Jaguar will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, where they will replace the cracked fuel outlet flange with a revised part.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The fuel tank outlet flange can crack, which may allow fuel to leak from the tank.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The front passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment in a crash. The propellant degrades over time from exposure to humidity and temperature changes, increasing rupture risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The propellant in the passenger front airbag can degrade over time from heat and humidity, causing the airbag to deploy with excessive force. This may propel fragments toward occupants and damage the airbag assembly.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the passenger front airbag module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The passenger front air bag inflator may explode during deployment because the propellant degrades after years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to heat and humidity.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The driver frontal air bag may lack a chemical enhancer needed for second-stage deployment, causing it to deploy improperly in certain crashes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The fuel tank outlet flange can crack, potentially causing fuel to leak onto the ground.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel outlet mounting flange at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The fuel outlet flange inside the fuel tank may crack, causing fuel smell or leaks at the rear of the vehicle. A fuel leak near an ignition source could cause a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel outlet mounting flange with an improved design component.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The fuel tank outlet flange may crack, potentially causing fuel leakage.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel tank outlet flange at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The fuel tank outlet flange may crack, allowing fuel to leak. If leaked fuel reaches an ignition source, it could cause a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel tank outlet flange with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The power steering fluid pipes have insufficient corrosion protection coating. Over time, rust develops and may create small holes in the pipes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the power steering fluid pipes with properly coated parts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The in-tank fuel pump may fail to activate properly when the engine starts on certain 5.0L vehicles. The engine runs normally until fuel demand exceeds pump supply, then the engine unexpectedly shuts off.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the Engine Control Module to ensure proper fuel pump activation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The fuel transfer pipe inside the fuel tank may become kinked, blocking fuel flow from one tank section to the fuel pump and causing fuel starvation when the fuel level is low.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the fuel tank assembly at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The fuel transfer pipe in the fuel tank may be kinked or inserted too far into the fuel delivery module. This can starve the engine of fuel even when the gauge shows about ¼ tank remaining, causing the engine to stall and lose power.
What the fix does
Dealers will shorten the fuel transfer pipe by 6 inches, reposition it into a different hole on the fuel delivery module to prevent over-insertion, and reassemble the tank.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The tire pressure label on the driver's door jamb lists incorrect recommended pressure for the tires installed on the vehicle.
What the fix does
The dealer will inspect and replace the tire pressure label with one showing the correct pressure for your tires at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The tire and loading information label on your vehicle shows an incorrect tire pressure of 34 psi instead of the correct 36 psi.
What the fix does
Your dealer will inspect the label and replace it if needed to display the correct tire pressure information.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
