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2009 Jaguar XF

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 XF.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2009 Jaguar XF is a passenger car equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 16 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. Among its standout figures, the model logged 90 total owner complaints, with the most frequent issue reported in the Air Bags system, and it was subject to six recalls. Within the model’s complaint history spanning 2009 through 2023, the 2009 year sits below the peak of 106 complaints recorded for 2010, but its recall count and air bag concerns mark it as a year requiring careful inspection for researchers tracking early-generation reliability.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162009

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/25/19 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 C2C41611. 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 filterC2C41611
Engine air filterAJ82766 alt C2Z15037
Fuel filterC2Z7738
Spark plugC2A1535
BatteryC2D61169 alt JDE28694
Front wiper bladesC2D60832
Serpentine beltC2C37055 alt C2C37063
ThermostatAJ811788 alt AJ83525
Cabin air filterC2Z6525

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

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 / 25 / 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.

4.8–6.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.80 sec — 2009 Supercharged
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V84.80 sec13.20 sec420 hpRWD
2009Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V84.90 sec13.40 sec420 hpRWD
2009Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V85.00 sec13.50 sec420 hpRWD
2009Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V85.00 sec13.50 sec420 hpRWD
2009Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V85.00 sec13.40 sec420 hpRWD
2009Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V85.10 sec13.60 sec420 hpRWD
2009Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V85.80 sec14.20 sec420 hpRWD
2009Premium Luxury 4.2L V85.90 sec14.40 sec300 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine USE CASTROL SAF-X0 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 OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Differential Gear OilUSE CASTROL SAF-X0 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Cylinder Head StepsCoat bolts with engine oil.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9-10 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 Capacity4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190-198 °F
Pressure Test14.5 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature183 °F

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket43 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.256 in / 1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.256 in / 1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.181 in / 1.102 in / 0.709 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 908 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 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 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 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (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 2009 model represents the earliest year in the federal record, posting 90 complaints and 6 recalls—figures that are immediately exceeded by 2010’s 106 complaints and 10 recalls, which mark the highest complaint volume in the dataset. After this early peak, reported complaints trend downward through the generation, falling to 80 in 2011 and ultimately reaching single digits by 2016, placing 2009 near the high point of an arc that later stabilizes at much lower levels. Technical service bulletins, meanwhile, generally accumulate over time, rising from 367 in 2009 to as many as 680 by 2018, indicating increasing service guidance as the platform aged. Within 2009 itself, the most frequently reported complaint categories are Air Bags with 17 filings and Power Train with 12, though the data does not specify root causes, alongside 5 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints. Because 2009 carries the second-highest complaint total in the record and predates the more settled reliability profile of 2012 and later, it presents greater risk than subsequent model years and is not the strongest candidate in this generation for a used purchase.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
367
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
90
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 2 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’21’22’23

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 90 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags17
Power Train12
Unknown Or Other7
Structure5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Electrical System4
Engine & Engine Cooling4
Exterior Lighting3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V009000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 08/01/2018

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… Remedy: 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…

17V027000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 10/01/2017

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2012 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 367 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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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 batteryEngine oil filter C2C41611Engine air filter AJ82766Fuel filter C2Z7738Spark plug C2A1535

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2009 XF have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 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 / 25 highway / 19 combined mpg.