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2011 Jaguar XF

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 XF.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2011 Jaguar XF is a passenger car equipped with an S6 automatic transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 16/23/19 mpg. Positioned within a model history spanning 2009 to 2023, this year recorded 80 total owner complaints and four recalls, placing it below the 2010 peak of 106 complaints. These reported issues center primarily on the fuel and propulsion system.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter AJ812279. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 800 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterAJ812279 alt C2D3670
Engine air filterC2Z15037
Spark plugC2P23089
BatteryC2D61169 alt JDE28694
Front wiper bladesC2D60832
Serpentine beltC2D39175 alt C2P12808
ThermostatC2Z19929
Cabin air filterC2Z6525

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length195.3 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase114.6 in
Curb weight4017 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 23 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume95 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XF of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.7–6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.70 sec — 2014 XFR-S
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2010Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.70 sec470 hpRWD
2010XFR 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.60 sec510 hpRWD
2010XFR 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.70 sec510 hpRWD
2010XFR 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.60 sec510 hpRWD
2010XFR 5.0L Supercharger V84.40 sec12.70 sec510 hpRWD
2010XFR 5.0L Supercharger V84.40 sec12.70 sec510 hpRWD
2010XFR 5.0L Supercharger V84.50 sec12.90 sec510 hpRWD
20105.0 Premium 5.0L V85.10 sec13.60 sec385 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine USE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0-11.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilUSE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.9 Pints
Differential Gear OilUSE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.65 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil CapacityModels w/4.2L engine, 4.40; models w/5.0L engine, 3.72. All others
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Thermostat Opening Temperature190-194 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket21 ft-lbs / 43 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle76 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket43 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in / 0.003 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 270148 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic Booster (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 75,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 105,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miFuel Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2011 Jaguar XF sits at a transitional point in the model's federal record: complaints dropped from 106 in 2010 to 80 in 2011, then fell further to 37 in 2012, suggesting initial quality improvements. Notably, recalls fell from 10 in 2010 to just 4 in 2011—the lowest in the generation—though one NHTSA investigation remained open from the prior year. The top complaint categories were fuel/propulsion system (21) and air bags (20), accounting for over half of all complaints, with 5 fire-related complaints recorded. Service bulletin activity (417 TSBs) remained moderate, between the 2009 and 2010 levels. This combination of declining complaints and reduced recalls positions 2011 as a relatively stable year within the XF's early production run, though the lingering fuel and air bag issues warrant pre-purchase inspection. The 2011 XF represents a defensible buy if the specific vehicle has documented maintenance and no open recalls, as it offers the declining-complaint trajectory of a maturing model without the higher recall activity seen in later years.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
417
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
80
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 80 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System21
Air Bags20
Fuel System, Gasoline8
Unknown Or Other5
Engine5
Electrical System2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Engine & Engine Cooling2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V010000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 08/01/2018

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… Remedy: 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…

16V373000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/05/2016

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 417 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM76412 - 10MAR262026-03-10Electrical SystemSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
TUCC_APR2025_182025-04-11Electrical SystemLeaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
SFCC_MAR2025_202025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake…
SFCC_MAR2025_182025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise…
SFCC_MAR2025_172025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2011 XF have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XF get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.