This page covers 6 recalls, 80 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 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 2 tested variants for this model year.
Fuel-related complaints dominate what 2011 Jaguar XF owners report, with the fuel and propulsion system drawing the highest complaint volume. Owners frequently describe fuel leaks, typically noticed as a gasoline smell inside or outside the cabin, or as visible dripping underneath the rear of the vehicle. Airbag complaints are nearly as common, with owners reporting the airbag warning light illuminating, sometimes accompanied by a rattling noise from the dashboard near the passenger-side airbag. A smaller cluster of complaints involves the engine shutting off unexpectedly while driving, with some owners also noting the gear shifter retracting into the console and doors locking during these events, leaving occupants unable to exit the vehicle.
80
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
5
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Jaguar XF has 6 recalls, the most serious being a faulty passenger-side airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
This Takata airbag inflator defect applies to vehicles originally sold or registered in high-humidity states and territories, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across all affected model years, leading to multiple recall campaigns covering the same underlying problem. On the fuel side, vehicles with the 5.0L engine may have a cracked fuel tank outlet flange that leaks fuel onto the ground, which can ignite if it contacts a heat source. There is also a driver-side airbag concern: the inflator on certain vehicles is missing a chemical component needed for the second deployment stage, meaning the airbag may not inflate with the right force in a crash, raising the risk of injury to the driver.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
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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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
