Model year 2021 · Midsize Cars

2021 Jaguar XF: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2021 Jaguar XF at 25–28 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

25–28

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jaguar dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2021 Jaguar XF recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Jaguar XF, newest first.

Seat belts: Rear/other: Retractor and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V667000 Reported Aug 26, 2021
Filed by
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. (manufacturer recall no. H378)
Components
Seat belts: Rear/other: Retractor; Seat belts: Front: Retractor
Units affected
5,146 (estimate)
Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-Type, 2020-2021 F-Pace, and 2021 XF vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H378.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2021 Jaguar XF fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2021 Jaguar XF EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
XF P2502.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium25/33/28 mpg$2,950317
XF P250 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium23/32/26 mpg$3,150336
XF P300 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/30/25 mpg$3,300352

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2021 Jaguar XF crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2021 Jaguar XF NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2021 Jaguar XF 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2021 Jaguar XF 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2021 Jaguar XF owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2021 Jaguar XF received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Jaguar XF model years

Jaguar XF by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2024 XF24–26 mpg01—
2023 XF25–28 mpg01—
2022 XF25–28 mpg12—
2020 XF21–28 mpg———
2019 XF21–35 mpg———
2018 XF21–35 mpg32—
2017 XF23–35 mpg25—
2016 XF23 mpg05—
2015 XF18–23 mpg519—

All Jaguar XF years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2021 Jaguar models

2021 Jaguar E-Pace2021 Jaguar F-Pace2021 Jaguar F-Type2021 Jaguar I-Pace2021 Jaguar XE

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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