VehicleVerdict

Jaguar XF years to avoid

The Jaguar XF years to avoid are 2010, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2021 is the cleanest year on record.

527

Total complaints

32

Recall campaigns

2009–2023

Years covered

8

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

XF years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2010High complaint rate134
2009High complaint rate124
2011High complaint rate97
2013High complaint rate54
2012High complaint rate47
2015High complaint rate32
2017Open safety investigation9
2016Open safety investigation7

Every XF year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202310
202231
202101
201823
2017avoid92
2016avoid70
2015avoid325
2014177
2013avoid5412
2012avoid475
2011avoid974
2010avoid13410
2009avoid1246

Common questions

What are the worst Jaguar XF years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the XF years to avoid are 2010, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2021.

What is the best year for the Jaguar XF?

By complaint volume, 2021 has the cleanest NHTSA record among XF years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Jaguar XF have?

Across all model years, the XF has 32 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 527 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.