2010 Jaguar XF fuel system problems

The 2010 Jaguar XF has 64 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 48% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Fuel System complaints

48%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

XF fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

20V081000Fuel SystemFebruary 13, 2020 · 2,907 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010 XF vehicles equipped with 4.2L engines. The fuel tank outlet flange may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H283.

16V187000Fuel SystemApril 4, 2016 · 28 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2010 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured December 17, 2008, to April 15, 2009. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank with an outlet flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak onto the ground.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel outlet mounting flange, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J059.

12V521000Fuel SystemOctober 26, 2012 · 4,195 units

Defect

Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 XF vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank fuel outlet flange that may crack.

Consequence

The cracked flange may result in fuel leakage onto the ground. This leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fuel tank fuel outlet flanges, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2012. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

09V424000Fuel SystemNovember 2, 2009 · 2,131 units

Defect

JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 VEHICLES. THE FUEL TRANSFER PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK MAY BE KINKED. THIS MAY RESTRICTS FUEL BEING TRANSFERRED FROM ONE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL PUMP CAUSING FUEL STARVATION AT LOW FUEL LEVELS.

Consequence

FUEL STARVATION TO THE ENGINE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL HAVE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JAGUAR XF. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED ALL OVER THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V187000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 19, 2016

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2010 Jaguar XF have?

NHTSA has 64 complaints about the 2010 Jaguar XF fuel system — 48% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2010 Jaguar XF fuel system?

Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the fuel system: 09V424000, 12V521000, 16V187000, 20V081000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.