2010 Jaguar XF
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2010 models.

- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- 4dr Sedan RWD Luxury/Premium Luxury, R Supercharged 4dr Sedan RWD
- Engines
- 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 19 combined · 16 city / 25 hwy
- Length
- 195.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4,017–4,167 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 8 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 14% below the 2010 midsize car average of 22.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- 8 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 23 similar 2010 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2010 Jaguar XF is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (4.2L 8-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,017 lb (4dr Sedan RWD Luxury/Premium Luxury).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 25 highway), 14% worse than the 2010 midsize car average of 22.2 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.
It has 8 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.
What changed for 2010
- Engine added: 5.0L 8-cyl
Compared with 2009; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2009 XF →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sedan RWD Luxury/Premium Luxury | 195.3 in | 71.7 in | 57.5 in | 114.6 in | 61 / 62.6 in | 4,017 lb | 53/47 |
| R Supercharged 4dr Sedan RWD | 195.3 in | 71.7 in | 57.5 in | 114.6 in | 61 / 62.6 in | 4,167 lb | 53/47 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XF | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 25 / 19 | -14% | $4,350 | 468 |
| XF | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | -14% | $4,350 | 468 |
| XF | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | -23% | $4,850 | 523 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2010 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2010 Jaguar XF under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2010 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Jaguar XF (this car) | 19 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2010 BMW 5 Series | 22 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2010 Audi A6 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2010 Lexus LS | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2010 Jaguar XJ | 19 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2010 Lexus GS | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 19 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
Recalls (8)
Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 13, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V081000 · 2,907 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010 XF vehicles equipped with 4.2L engines. The fuel tank outlet flange may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H283.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jan 8, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V009000 · 8,925 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jan 8, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V010000 · 16,532 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · May 27, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V373000 · 20,107 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 4, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V187000 · 28 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2010 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured December 17, 2008, to April 15, 2009. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank with an outlet flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak onto the ground.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel outlet mounting flange, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J059.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 26, 2012
NHTSA campaign 12V521000 · 4,195 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 XF vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank fuel outlet flange that may crack.
- Risk
- The cracked flange may result in fuel leakage onto the ground. This leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.
- Fix
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fuel tank fuel outlet flanges, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2012. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections · Mar 14, 2011
NHTSA campaign 11V168000 · 4,926 vehicles
- Problem
- JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XK AND XF VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 27, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 10, 2010. THE POWER ASSIST STEERING (PAS) PIPES HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED WITH ZINC-NICKEL PLATING THAT DOES NOT MEET FULLY THE CORROSION PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF JAGUAR'S ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION. AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN SERVICE, CORROSION OF THE PAS PIPES WILL OCCUR THAT MAY LEAD TO PIN-HOLING OF THE PIPE.
- Risk
- PIN-HOLING OF THE PAS PIPES COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE UNDER-HOOD AND ENGINE BAY AREA. A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING. ALSO, THAT FLUID MAY IGNITE IF IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH AN IGNITION SOURCE OR A SURFACE AT SUFFICIENTLY HIGH ENOUGH TEMPERATURE, CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING FLUID PIPES WITH PARTS MANUFACTURED TO THE REQUIRED CORROSION PROTECTION SPECIFICATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGED. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 22, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V332000 · 5,048 vehicles
- Problem
- JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 JAGUAR XK AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XF V8 5.OL GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES. THE IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ACTIVATED AS THE FUEL PUMP RELAY IS NOT ENERGIZED FOLLOWING A VEHICLE START UP CYCLE. AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE COULD RESULT.
- Risk
- FUEL STARVATION TO THE ENGINE LEADS TO ENGINE STUMBLE FOLLOWED BY ENGINE CUT OUT WITH MINIMAL WARNING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL DOWNLOAD REVISED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Not every 2010 Jaguar XF is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2010 Jaguar XF buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 8 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 46 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Air Bags — 13 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Engine — 11 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 75,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2010 Jaguar XF. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other XF years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 XF | 26 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 XF | 28 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 XF | 28 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 XF | 28 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 XF | 28 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 XF | 35 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 XF | 35 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 XF | 35 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 XF | 23 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 XF | 23 | 195.7 in | Not rated | 5 | 19 |
| 2014 XF | 23 | 195.3 in | Not rated | 7 | 10 |
| 2013 XF | 23 | 195.3 in | Not rated | 12 | 33 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jaguar. How we calculate this →