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2010 Jaguar XF

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 XF.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2010 Jaguar XF is a passenger car that demands careful consideration from researchers, defined largely by a troubled reliability record highlighted by 10 separate recalls and 106 owner complaints. The fuel and propulsion system serves as the primary pain point for owners, reflecting the core mechanical struggles of this specific iteration. Within the XF's broader complaint history spanning 2009 to 2023, the 2010 model claims the unfortunate distinction of being the highest complaint year—compared to just one complaint in 2023—firmly establishing it as the least reliable point in the vehicle's lineage.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162010

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · 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
Tire sizeP245-45R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterC2C41611 alt AJ812279
Engine air filterAJ82766 alt C2Z15037
Fuel filterC2Z7738
Spark plugC2A1535 alt C2P23089
BatteryC2D61169 alt JDE28694
Front wiper bladesC2D60832
Serpentine beltC2D39175 alt C2C37063
ThermostatAJ811788 alt AJ83525
Cabin air filterC2Z6525

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

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

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.

4.3–6.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.30 sec — 2010 Supercharged
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

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts236 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head StepsCoat bolts with engine oil.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3 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 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
Standard BCI Group Number49

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190-198 °F
Thermostat Opening Temperature190-194 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)65.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi
Injector Primary Resistance13.1-14.5 @ 68 degreesF ohms

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
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.787 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
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 10,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect)
Every 15,000 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 miTemperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 105,000 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 2010 Jaguar XF stands out as the most problematic year in the dataset, with 106 complaints—the highest of any model year—and 10 recalls, second only to 2013’s 12. This places it at the peak of a complaint trend that declines sharply afterward: 2011 drops to 80 complaints, and by 2012 it falls to 37. The 2010 model also has one investigation and a high number of TSBs (432), indicating that dealers were frequently issuing service bulletins to address issues. The top complaint areas—fuel/propulsion system (38) and air bags (12)—suggest early powertrain and safety concerns, though the data does not specify root causes. Given that later years (2012–2015) show far fewer complaints despite similar or higher TSB counts, the 2010 model appears to be an early-generation outlier with teething problems. **This is not a good year to buy; you are better off with a 2012 or later XF, which offer significantly lower complaint rates and more mature engineering.**

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
432
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
106
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 106 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System38
Air Bags12
Fuel System, Gasoline10
Electrical System6
Unknown Or Other4
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System4
Engine & Engine Cooling3
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V081000Fuel System, GasolineReported 13/02/2020

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010 XF vehicles equipped with 4.2L engines. The fuel tank outlet flange may crack, allowing fuel to leak. Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 432 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 2010 XF have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.