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2014 Jaguar XF problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 17 complaints on file for the 2014 Jaguar XF — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 7 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include one death, per the complaint records themselves.

17

NHTSA complaints

7

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

0

Injuries

1

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other XF years?

XF NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted134 complaints2009: 124 complaints2010: 134 complaints2011: 97 complaints2012: 47 complaints2013: 54 complaints2014: 17 complaints2015: 32 complaints2016: 7 complaints2017: 9 complaints2018: 2 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 1 complaints
XF NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Jaguar XF problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System424%
Engine424%
Airbags212%
Electrical System212%
Steering212%
Other16%
Tires & Wheels16%
Brakes16%

Does the 2014 Jaguar XF have recalls?

7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V010000AirbagsJanuary 8, 2018 · 16,532 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Unless included in "Zone A" above, Jaguar is also recalling certain 2011-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in Zone A and Zone B above, Jaguar is also recalling certain 2010-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J072.

16V796000Fuel SystemNovember 1, 2016 · 5,081 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the underfloor fuel delivery lines and the under shield and body allowing the fuel lines to chafe, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasions, replacing it as necessary and install additional clips, free of charge. Parts are not yet available and second notice will be sent when parts are available. The recall is expected to begin January 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J077.

16V137000SteeringMarch 7, 2016 · 6,938 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 16, 2012, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The retaining bolt for the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FEAD pulley assembly, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notifications on May 28, 2016. This recall began July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J061.

14V390000SteeringJuly 1, 2014 · 81 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XF (XFR-S) vehicles manufactured July 2, 2013, to April 11, 2014. A component within the Power Assist Steering system (PAS) may collapse and restrict fluid flow within the PAS hose causing a loss of power steering.

Consequence

The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved PAS hose, free of charge. the recall began on August 6, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J042.

14V291000BrakesJune 2, 2014 · 68 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XF vehicles manufactured October 18, 2012, through February 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the right-hand rear brake pipe may wear against a bracket located on the rear sub frame. This condition may cause the brake pipe to wear through and leak brake fluid.

Consequence

Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pipe for signs of wear, maninpulate the bracket on the rear sub frame, and inspect and replace the rear brake pipes if wear is visible, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J036.

14V157000SuspensionMarch 31, 2014 · 297 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XJ, XF and XK vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the toe links, components used to control the alignment of the rear wheels, can separate from the rear sub-frame.

Consequence

If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Jaguar notified owners on May 8, 2014, and dealers will replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J037.

14V181000EngineMarch 31, 2014 · 1,589 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 XF 2.0L GTDi vehicles manufactured May 2013 through October 2013. The hose clamp for the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose may be out of position and loose, allowing the hose to detach.

Consequence

If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, steering and brake assistance may be lost further increasing the risk.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the CAC hose to make sure its clamp is in the correct position and tight, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin in late May 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J034. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-341.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

UNEXPLAINED FIRE: VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN TO WORK. UPON PULLING IN TO THE PARKING LOT, DRIVER NOTICES BURNING SMELL. DRIVER PARKS, BYSTANDER APPROACHES DRIVER TO ALERT THAT THE VEHICLE IS ON FIRE. DRIVER EXITS VEHICLE AND NOTICES A FIRE UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, APPROXIMATELY 1.5FT…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 15, 2019 · fire

SCHEDULED RECALL J077 ON 1/23/20 AT NORTH JAQUAR (18205 INTERSTATE 45 N, HOUSTON, TX 77090) AND WAS DENIED RECALL AND TURNED AWAY. MY VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP ON SATURDAY WHERE 2 FUEL LEAKS WERE DISCOVERED. MY CAR STALLS AND IS LEAKING FUEL AND COOLANT LIGHT HAS STARTED TO COME ON…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 23, 2020

The contact owns a 2014 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 1, 2022

UNEXPLAINED FIRE: VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN TO WORK. UPON PULLING IN TO THE PARKING LOT, DRIVER NOTICES BURNING SMELL. DRIVER PARKS, BYSTANDER APPROACHES DRIVER TO ALERT THAT THE VEHICLE IS ON FIRE. DRIVER EXITS VEHICLE AND NOTICES A FIRE UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, APPROXIMATELY 1.5FT…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 15, 2019 · fire

TAKATA RECALL. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT THE PARTS NECESSARY TO MAKE OUR CAR SAFE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND MAY NOT BE UNTIL MARCH 30TH, 2019. THAT IS OVER A YEAR AWAY. SO FOR THE NEXT YEAR WE ARE SUPPOSED TO DRIVE OUR CAR AND HOPE THE PASSENGER ISN'T KILLED BY THE AIR BAG?

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 11, 2018

2014 Jaguar XF — common questions

Is the 2014 Jaguar XF reliable?

The record is thin — 17 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 7 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2014 XF problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (4 complaints), engine (4 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints).

Does the 2014 Jaguar XF have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Jaguar XF. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Jaguar XF years should you avoid?

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

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.