2009 Jaguar Xf Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Jaguar Xf.

< older2010
Complaints
124
per 10K Sold
166.6
US Sales
7,445
Crashes
7
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2009 Jaguar Xf Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#120 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:65,750 mi
Crash-related:1
#214 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:47,165 mi
Fires:1
#312 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:51,052 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Jaguar Xf.

Airbags
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
65,750
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
47,165
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
51,052
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
42,646
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,473
Structural Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,566
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,260
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,567
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Electric
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2009 Jaguar Xf

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~37,151 vehicles.

18V009000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~8,925 affected

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.

17V027000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~8,114 affected

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.

16V373000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~20,107 affected

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.

16V229000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~5 affected

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.

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2009 Jaguar Xf — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Jaguar Xf reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2009 Jaguar Xf has 124 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Jaguar Xf?
Top reported problems: Airbags (20 complaints, avg 65,750 mi); Electrical Faults (14 complaints, avg 47,165 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (12 complaints, avg 51,052 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Jaguar Xf?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,460 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Jaguar Xf?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Jaguar Xf include 7 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Jaguar Xf have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 37,151 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Jaguar Xf?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jaguar Xf reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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