Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2012AVOIDSerious complaints 14.6× usual, mostly fuel system and engine
34 serious complaints of 38, the most about fuel system (13) and engine (13); 14.6× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2012 vehicles. 5 recalls. NHTSA investigation RQ19004: fuel tank flange leak.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 jaguar xf. The contact stated that the vehicle produced thick smoke, lost fuel, had an abnormal fuel odor, failed to accelerate occasionally, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, and "restricted performance" appeared on the instrument panel.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Apr 2019
“When my car was diagnosed it said that all 8 cylinders were misfiring. I was informed that it is almost impossible for all 8 cylinders to go out at the same time. I was informed that there was an emission recall on some jaguar and my vin number falls within that range. However the only recall that pops up for my car is the airbag one.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Mar 2019
38 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 17–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 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, 470 hp; 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged, 470 hp · Drive: RWD
2012 XF trims
| Portfolio | Supercharged | XF | XFR |
|---|
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.