The vehicle dossier US · 2009
2009 Jaguar
XFProblems & recalls
90 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 31 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 90 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 14 years with reports.
44,000 miles is the median among 63 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 17,800–75,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
6 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 18V009000
Reported concern
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2013 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 recalling certain 2010 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 recalling certain 2009 MY 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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J071.
Manufacturer campaign: J071
Read campaign 18V009000 at NHTSAAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 17V027000
Reported concern
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2012 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 recalling certain 2009 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." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B 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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J070.
Manufacturer campaign: J070
Read campaign 17V027000 at NHTSAAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 16V373000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: J069
Read campaign 16V373000 at NHTSAAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 16V229000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: J065
Read campaign 16V229000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELCampaign 08V607000
Reported concern
JAGUAR IS RECALLING 3,754 MY 2009 XF VEHICLES FOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SPEAKER FUNCTION PROBLEMS. THE SPEAKER WIRES MAY FRACTURE. AS A RESULT, THE SPEAKER WILL CEASE TO OPERATE.
Manufacturer’s stated response
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SPEAKER FUNCTION AND RECONFIGURE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Manufacturer campaign: J011
Read campaign 08V607000 at NHTSASEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHERCampaign 08V396000
Reported concern
JAGUAR IS RECALLING 7,918 MY 2009 XF VEHICLES. THE REAR SAFETY BELT D-RING ASSEMBLY MAY NOT ROTATE PROPERLY AROUND THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE MOUNTING BOLT. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS NOT HELD TOGETHER WHEN TIGHTENING, THE D-RING AND/OR WASHER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SHOULDER OF THE SPACER, ALLOWING THESE PARTS TO BE PARTIALLY CLAMPED BY THE SPACER, FORMING A BURR ON EITHER THE D-RING OR THE WASHER AND SUBSEQUENTLY LIMITING PROPER ROTATION OF THE D-RING.
Manufacturer’s stated response
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD REAR SAFETY BELT D-RING AND, IF NECESSARY, THE D-RING ASSEMBLY WILL BE REMOVED AND ANY BURRS ON THE D-RING OR WASHER FILED FLAT. THE D-RING ASSEMBLY WILL THEN BE REINSTALLED TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Manufacturer campaign: J007
Read campaign 08V396000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
367 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
SSM76412 - 10MAR26Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.NHTSA ID 11030752
Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030752 at NHTSATUCC_APR2025_18Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.NHTSA ID 11017740
Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11017740 at NHTSASFCC_MAR2025_20There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.NHTSA ID 11016648
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11016648 at NHTSASFCC_MAR2025_18There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.NHTSA ID 11016647
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11016647 at NHTSASFCC_MAR2025_17There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.NHTSA ID 11016646
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11016646 at NHTSASSM76165Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As ExpectedNHTSA ID 11011034
Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11011034 at NHTSASFCC_NOV2024_32The engine cooling pump has a visible coolant leak.NHTSA ID 11011023
The engine cooling pump has a visible coolant leak.
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11011023 at NHTSASSM68398AttachmeWindow Regulator mechanical creakNHTSA ID 10227585
Window Regulator mechanical creak
Components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10227585 at NHTSASSM59597AttachmeAttachment.NHTSA ID 10212845
Attachment.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10212845 at NHTSASSM59597AttachmeAttachment.NHTSA ID 10212844
Attachment.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10212844 at NHTSASSM59597AttachmeAttachment.NHTSA ID 10212843
Attachment.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10212843 at NHTSAJTB00619NAS3A 'Hood open' message may be displayed on the Instrument Cluster (IC) or the security system status indicator may give an audible warning to indicate that the hood is not latched correctly. Upon further inspection, the hood is …NHTSA ID 10164949
A 'Hood open' message may be displayed on the Instrument Cluster (IC) or the security system status indicator may give an audible warning to indicate that the hood is not latched correctly. Upon further inspection, the hood is correctly latched.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10164949 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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