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2021 Jaguar XF problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2021 Jaguar XF — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other XF years?

XF NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 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, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2021 Jaguar XF have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V667000Seat BeltsAugust 26, 2021 · 5,146 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-Type, 2020-2021 F-Pace, and 2021 XF vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H378.

2021 Jaguar XF — common questions

Is the 2021 Jaguar XF reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Jaguar XF have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2021 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.