2011 Jaguar XF fuel system problems

The 2011 Jaguar XF has 34 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 35% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

Fuel System complaints

35%

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

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.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-95 SOUTH, A MOTORIST POINTED TO ME AND AT MY VEHICLE THAT A PROBLEM HAD OCCURRED. MY 2011 XF JAGUAR LEAKED FUEL. I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY AND STOPPED THE CAR. AFTER RAISING THE HOOD, I COULD SEE GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE TOTALLY BURNED UP AFTER HAVING A FUEL…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 20, 2017 · fire

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Jaguar XF have?

NHTSA has 34 complaints about the 2011 Jaguar XF fuel system — 35% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2011 Jaguar XF fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 12V521000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.