Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2011AVOIDSerious complaints 31.0× usual, mostly air bags and fuel system
74 serious complaints of 80, the most about air bags (23) and fuel system (23); 31.0× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2011 vehicles. 4 recalls. NHTSA investigation RQ19004: fuel tank flange leak.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 jaguar xf. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v373000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jan 2017
“The contact owns a 2011 jaguar xf. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v332000 (engine and engine cooling).”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Mar 2017
80 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 17–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 5.0L 8-cyl; 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged · Drive: RWD
2011 XF trims
| Premium | R | Supercharged | XF |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Jaguar reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Jaguar aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 247–296 hp | AWD, RWD | 24–26 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 1 | Tires (1) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 25–28 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 1 | Electrical system (1) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 25–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 2 | Power train (1) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 247–296 hp | AWD, RWD | 25–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 180–296 hp 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 380 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–28 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 180–296 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel, 180–296 hp 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 380 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–35 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 180–296 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel, 180–296 hp 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 340 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–35 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 2 | Vehicle speed control (1) | No |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel, 180 hp 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD, RWD | 23–35 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 5 | Electrical system (2) | No |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD, RWD | 23 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 5 | Engine (1) | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 340 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged, 470–550 hp | AWD, RWD | 18–23 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 19 | Engine (5) | No |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged, 470–550 hp | AWD, RWD | 18–23 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 11 | Engine (4) | No |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged, 470–550 hp | AWD, RWD | 18–23 mpg | Not rated | 12 | 34 | Engine (10) | No |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl, 470 hp 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged, 470 hp | RWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 38 | Fuel/propulsion system (13) | No |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 80 | Air bags (23) | No |
| 2010 | 4.2L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 10 | 106 | Fuel/propulsion system (49) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: XF 2019–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Jaguar XF Sportbrake 5HB AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Jaguar XF Sportbrake SW AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 | Jaguar XF Sportbrake 5 HB AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 | Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 19 |
| 2015 | Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 19 |
| 2014 | Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 11 |
| 2014 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 11 |
| 2013 | Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 34 |
| 2013 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 34 |
| 2012 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 38 |
| 2011 | Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 80 |
| 2010 | Jaguar XF 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 106 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | XF P250 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2024 | XF P300 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | XF P250 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2023 | XF P250 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | XF P300 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | XF P250 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2022 | XF P250 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2022 | XF P300 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | XF P250 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2021 | XF P250 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | XF P300 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2020 | XF | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2020 | XF 30t | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2020 | XF AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
23–27 |
| 2020 | XF AWD 30t | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2020 | XF Sportbrake AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
21–24 |
| 2019 | XF | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
23–35 |
| 2019 | XF AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
23–34 |
| 2019 | XF Sportbrake AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 21 |
| 2018 | XF | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
23–35 |
| 2018 | XF (296 Hp) | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2018 | XF AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
23–34 |
| 2018 | XF AWD (296 Hp) | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | XF Sportbrake AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 21 |
| 2017 | XF | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
23–35 |
| 2017 | XF AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
23–34 |
| 2016 | XF | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 23 |
| 2016 | XF AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 23 |
| 2015 | XF | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–23 |
| 2015 | XF AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 20 |
| 2015 | XF FFV | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg | 18 |
| 2014 | XF | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–23 |
| 2014 | XF AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 19 |
| 2014 | XF FFV | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–21 |
| 2013 | XF | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–23 |
| 2013 | XF AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 19 |
| 2013 | XF FFV | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg | 18 |
| 2012 | XF | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
17–19 |
| 2011 | XF | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
17–19 |
| 2010 | XF | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.2 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg |
17–19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.