2009 Jaguar XF Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2009 Jaguar XF has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (20 reports).

6Recalls
90Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2009 Jaguar XF recalls

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury

Recall 18V009Jan 8, 20188,925 vehicles affected

Certain Jaguar XF vehicles from model years 2009, 2010 and 2013 have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can deteriorate over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants

Recall 17V027Jan 10, 20178,114 vehicles affected

The passenger-side front airbag inflator in certain Jaguar XF vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 16V373May 27, 201620,107 vehicles affected

Certain 2009-2011 Jaguar XF vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that may rupture if the front airbags deploy in a crash.

Driver Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash

Recall 16V229Apr 20, 20165 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag may be missing a chemical enhancer needed for its second-stage deployment.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

Recall 08V607Nov 24, 20083,754 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Rear/Other

Recall 08V396Aug 14, 20087,918 vehicles affected

Most common 2009 Jaguar XF problems

Problem areas named in the 90 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags20
Power Train18
Electrical System14
Unknown Or Other11
Vehicle Speed Control10
Structure9
Engine8
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Exterior Lighting4

What owners report

2022-03-18, Unknown Or Other
Dashboard leather bubbling and repairs are very expensive which I have not had done at the present time.
2020-08-26, Electrical System
INSIDE CAR INTERIOR LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING ON IT'S OWN. EVEN AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE INTERIOR LIGHT WILL COME AND OFF BY THEMSELVES FOR APPARENT REASON. I'VE GOOGLE AN SEEN A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON JAGUAR WEBSITE ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE BEEN REPORTED SINCE 2011 WITH NO RECALL TO FIX THE ISSUE AN AS OF TODAY I'M STILL EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE. ENGINE MAKES A TICKING NOISE WHILE IDLING AND WORSE AFTER ACCELERATION. AS IF SOMETHING IS LOSE PUT IN SHOP A FEW TIME THEY CHECKED THE TIMING CHAIN, LIFTERS, AND USED AN STETHOSCOPE TO FIND THE PROBLEM STILL CAN'T. JUST TOLD ME TO DRIVE UNTIL THE ENGINE GOES OUT.
2020-06-30, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
CAR SHIFT KNOB WILL GET STUCK RANDOMLY
2020-06-13, Electrical System
THE ISSUES THAT I AM HAVING STARTED AND WAS NOTICED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. I NOTICED THE TURN SIGNAL SOUNDED DISTORTED OR LIKE A SHORT WAS DEVELOPING IN THE SYSTEM. THEN I NOTICED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE SEAT BELT WARNINGS WERE NO LONGER AUDIBLE. THESE INDICATIONS WERE LISTED IN CAMPAIGN 08V607000. *TR
2019-11-24, Electrical System
RECALL ALERT: JAGUAR XFFACEBOOKTWITTER POSTED: DECEMBER 9, 2008 JAGUAR IS RECALLING ABOUT 3,800 2009 XF SEDANS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS. IN A DEFECT NOTICE FILED WITH THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, JAGUAR EXPLAINS, "THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SPEAKER WIRES MAY FRACTURE AS A CONSEQUENCE OF AN OVERLY AGGRESSIVE TICK-TOCK SOUND WAVE FORM, THE VOLUME OF WHICH IS VEHICLE SPEED DEPENDENT." THE XF MAKES THE TICK-TOCK SOUND WHEN ITS TURN SIGNAL IS ENGAGED - AND AT HIGH SPEED, THE SOUND MAY BE LOUD ENOUGH TO CRACK THE RUBBER COATING ON SPEAKER WIRES. "IN THE EVENT OF A SPEAKER FAILURE, THE FOLLOWING AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS WILL CEASE

2009 Jaguar XF questions

Does the 2009 Jaguar XF have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2009 Jaguar XF: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jaguar XF?

Based on 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (20), Power Train (18), Electrical System (14).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Jaguar XF has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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