Every 2011 Jaguar XF recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 18V010000
Aug 1, 2018Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V010000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V373000
May 27, 2016Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 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.
Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in these states are not subject to this safety recall.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number of this recall is J069.
Full recall details for 16V373000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V229000
Apr 20, 2016Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 XF vehicles manufactured February 6, 2008 to October 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver frontal air bags may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage deployment, resulting in the second stage deploying improperly in certain crashes.
- Risk
- An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J065.
Full recall details for 16V229000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 12V521000
Oct 26, 2012Fuel System, Gasoline
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 12V521000 →
2011 Jaguar XF complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Jaguar XF, reporting 2 crashes, 5 fires, 3 injuries. Jaguar has issued at least 417 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Air Bags23
- Fuel/Propulsion System23
- Fuel System, Gasoline11
- Engine9
- Unknown Or Other7
- Service Brakes5
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (116)
- Electrical System (99)
- Structure (48)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (30)
- Latches/Locks/Linkages (29)
- Engine (22)
Read Jaguar XF owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2011 Jaguar XF
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Jaguar XF. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“WHEN APPLYING THE BREAKS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THEN HIT BY ANOTHER CAR FROM BEHIND (LIGHT TO MEDIUM IMPACT) SEAT BELT CAUSED SERIOUS PANCREATIC AND VENOUS INJURIES TO DRIVER.”
2011 JAGUAR XFJan 29, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11172807
Fire
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING, WHITE SMOKE AND FUEL APPEARED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.”
2011 JAGUAR XFAug 7, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11118301
Fire
“ON JULY 20, 2017, AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 AM, I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 JAGUAR XF IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE ENROUTE TO THE PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR A FLIGHT TO ATTEND MY YOUNGEST SISTER'S FUNERAL.”
2011 JAGUAR XFJul 19, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11112433
Fire
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JAGUAR XF. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, BUT KEPT OPERATING. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, OPENED THE DOOR, AND NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR.”
2011 JAGUAR XFJul 9, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11110309
Fire
“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.”
2011 JAGUAR XFSep 29, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11030550
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