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2011 Jaguar XF: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

80 NHTSA owner complaints · 4 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
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Owner complaints: 80 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 5.33

Air Bags23Fuel/Propulsion System23Fuel System11Gasoline11Engine9Unknown Or Other7

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

The contact's son owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that gasoline was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V521000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not in…
I just recently purchased the car from a dealer here in Salt Lake City. But suddenly began to smell fuel mostly in the backseat area inside the car. I decided to investigate and found there is a leak underneath the rear passenger side of the car which appears to be fuel looks like it may be mixed with the little oil hard to say it's a pretty steady drip especially if I'm parked uphill. This is definitely a safety haz…
The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XF. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal gasoline odor surrounding the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle, only outside of the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel tank flange assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle h…

Recalls: 4 campaigns (4 severe)

201220162018
CampaignComponentSummary
18V010000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:InflatorJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alab…
16V229000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator MoJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 XF vehicles manufactured February 6,…
12V521000Fuel System, GasolineJaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 XF vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine. The affected vehicles may have a fuel ta…
16V373000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:InflatorJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever register…

True cost of ownership

EPA combined 19 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $4,000

Fuel (your region) $4,000
Maintenance band (your region) $0$0
Estimated running cost this year (age 15) $3,433

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02468101214$3,433vehicle age (years)
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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Jaguar XF?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Air Bags (23 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2011 Jaguar XF a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 67/100, computed from 80 NHTSA complaints and 4 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2011 Jaguar XF have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for the 2011 Jaguar XF, 4 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 08/01/2018. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2011 Jaguar XF really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

67RELIABILITY / 100
CAUTION
  • 80 NHTSA complaints on record (5.3/yr of exposure)
  • 4 recall campaigns, 4 touching safety-critical systems

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