
2011 Jaguar XF
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Jaguar XF has 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.1x the segment average of 47. The most common issue is fuel system problems (35% of all complaints), specifically: the fuel pump failed for a 2nd time...we replaced it underwarranty 6 mos ago..friends are complaining .i called jaguar usa they have no interest in this.this is a highly dangerous condition very common in this model. *tr. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 5 fire reports filed.
97
Total Complaints
4
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
2.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
FUEL SYSTEM
34 complaints- • THE FUEL PUMP FAILED FOR A 2ND TIME...WE REPLACED IT UNDERWARRANTY 6 MOS AGO..FRIENDS ARE COMPLAINING .I CALLED JAGUAR USA THEY HAVE NO INTEREST IN THIS.THIS IS A HIGHLY DANGEROUS CONDITION VERY COMMON IN THIS MODEL. *TR
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING AND THERE WAS FUEL ODOR PRESENT. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART T
- • THE ORIGINAL FUEL PUMP ON THE CAR FAILED ON 3/16/16 RESULTING IN ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. A NEW FUEL PUMP WITH JAGUAR PART NUMBER C2D25079 WAS INSTALLED BY JAGUAR LAND ROVER CARLSBAD, CA. THIS REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED ON 8/19/16
“THE FUEL PUMP FAILED FOR A 2ND TIME...WE REPLACED IT UNDERWARRANTY 6 MOS AGO..FRIENDS ARE COMPLAINING .I CALLED JAGUAR USA THEY HAVE NO INTEREST IN THIS.THIS IS A HIGHLY DANGEROUS CONDITION VERY COMMON IN THIS MODEL. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2011 Jaguar XF
Based on 66 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 68K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.
AIR BAGS
BRAKES
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (4)
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.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2011 Jaguar XF
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → todaySource: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2011 Jaguar XF
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Jaguar New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
Includes 5 years complimentary scheduled maintenance
These are the terms for a new Jaguar. If you're buying a used 2011 XF, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Jaguar dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 97 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: THE FUEL PUMP FAILED FOR A 2ND TIME...WE REPLACED IT UNDERWARRANTY 6 MOS AGO..FRIENDS ARE COMPLAINING .I CALLED JAGUAR USA THEY HAVE NO INTEREST IN THIS.THIS IS A HIGHLY DANGEROUS CONDITION VERY COMMON IN THIS MODEL. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: WE WERE DRIVING NORTH ON I-75 AND EXITED AT HIGHWAY M-24. AS WE TURNED RT., THE LEFT FRONT TIRE LOST AIR PRESSURE (LT. FRONT CAR TIRE WAS RECENTLY CHANGED AND NOT SURE PROPER SEALANT WAS USED WHEN INSTALLING NEW TIRE) AND THE CAR SUDDENLY SHOT TO THE LEFT AND WE WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT INTO A DITCH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: I PURCHASED A 2011 JAGUAR XF IN JUNE 2010. WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK, THE CAR SUDDENLY CUT OFF AS WE WERE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AT LESS THAN 20M MPH. THE SYSTEM SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT MOVE. OTHER CARS WERE BEHIND US. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED 4 TIME THUS FAR. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED, THE CAR SYSTEM
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: THERE IS A RECALL NUMBER BY NHTSA 16V-373 AND MANUFACTURERS RECALL NUMBER JD69 BUT IT IS UNDETERMINED WHAT THE PROBLEM IS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Jaguar dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Jaguar XF — Year Comparison
How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 97
- Recalls
- 4
- Fire reports
- 5
- Crash reports
- 3
- Injury reports
- 5
- Segment avg
- 47
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