The Jaguar XF is a midsize car built from 2009 to 2026 over 3 generations. Most were assembled in the United Kingdom — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6, V8. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the XF is
The Jaguar XF is a midsize car that Jaguar built from 2009 to 2026 — 18 model years. Our measurements put it at 3 generations, the current one starting in 2017. It has been offered with 4-cyl, V6, V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Jaguar range: S-Type, Vanden Plas.
Where the XF is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 355 XFs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United Kingdom | SAJ | 2009-2023 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Jaguar VIN decide which of these 3 lines your XF belongs to. What every character in a XF VIN means →
XF generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the XF's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the XF that gives 3 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-2011 | 496 cm | 291 cm | 1822 kg | - | - |
| 2014 | 496 cm | 291 cm | 1660 kg | +0 cm | -162 kg |
| 2017-2023 | 495 cm | 296 cm | 1763 kg | -1 cm | +103 kg |
Jaguar XF tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment XF owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Jaguar XF have? Power & range
The Jaguar XF is offered with 3 powertrains — 3L 6-cyl, 5L 8-cyl, 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 3 for the Jaguar XF, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.0L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | AWD | Premium |
| V8 | 5.0L · 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | RWD | Premium |
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The XF by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Jaguar XF. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | XF | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 61 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 392 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,937/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 174 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Jaguar XF?
The XF is a midsize car, built from 2009 to 2026 across 3 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6, V8.
Where is the Jaguar XF made?
Across 355 cars in our records the split is: the United Kingdom (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the XF have?
3 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2017. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car.
What is the Jaguar XF warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the XF reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific XF?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Jaguar
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar F-TYPE | 2014–2026 | 25 | 26 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Jaguar F-PACE | 2017–2026 | 27 | 29 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Jaguar XJ | 2002–2019 | 44 | 21 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Jaguar XK | 2000–2015 | 29 | 19 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Jaguar S-Type | 2000–2008 | 25 | 20 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Jaguar E-PACE | 2018–2026 | 17 | 24 mpg | 4.0/5 |