Jaguar XF loss of power problems

Filed May 7, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · AL

On May 2, 2026, ten days after purchasing the vehicle, the driver‑side seatbelt locking mechanism failed while I was driving. The vehicle was inspected the next day at CarMax Tuscaloosa. Their mechanic confirmed two separate safety defects: 1. The driver‑side seatbelt mechanism requires replacement. 2. The motor mounts are broken/loose and require replacement. The mechanic explained that debris was found inside the seatbelt mechanism, and the seatbelt needed full replacement. He also confirmed that the motor mounts were broken/loose, which can cause excessive engine movement, vibration, loss of power, or engine shifting during braking or acceleration. These conditions increase the risk of stalling or sudden shutdown, which is consistent with what occurred during my incident. The failed components are: • The driver‑side seatbelt locking mechanism • The motor mounts/engine mounting system Both components remain on the vehicle. The seatbelt failure left me unrestrained while driving. The vehicle then shifted into Park and shut off in the middle of traffic, creating a risk of being struck by other vehicles or losing control. The broken motor mounts increase the risk of engine movement, stalling, or shutdown while driving, which could lead to loss of steering control or sudden deceleration in traffic. Yes. A CarMax mechanic at the Tuscaloosa, AL location confirmed both defects: As mentioned above The vehicle was inspected by CarMax Tuscaloosa. Jaguar Birmingham declined inspection because they do not service Jaguars older than 2018. An independent Jaguar specialist declined inspection due to prior non‑payment issues with CarMax. No manufacturer, police, or insurance inspection has occurred. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to the failure. The seatbelt malfunction occurred suddenly. The engine shutdown occurred immediately after the seatbelt unlatched while braking. The vehicle remains unsafe to drive due to the unreliable seatbelt, broken motor mounts.

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Steering · 100,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2014 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · AZ · crash

Loud popping noise followed by low coolant message flashing and white smoke vehicle lost power and steering became difficult while driving until vehicle refused to go as I tried to pull into a gas station the vehicle became disabled, and caused a single vehicle crash, and the bumper and driver head light which I just paid to repair is no good as a result, and police had to use their patrol cars in order to push me out of the middle of a busy intersection (took about 15 mins for response) had to wait 5and a half hours to have the vehicle towed home, vehicle does not re start. Vehicle had 7 recalls previously repaired including jaguar cac hose repairation. Vehicle does not currently fall under recall due to previous repair. The repair for this recall issued back in 2014 failed. Jaguar dealership unhelp ful. Car has been parked over a month and a half now. Havent had a vehicle since. Under the hood you can visibly see a hose that is supposed to attach to something that is not attached. Cannot visibly see where it is supposedly supposed to attach to

Filed Sep 23, 2021 · Engine, Steering · CA

My vehicle has about 68k miles, I have always serviced the vehicle properly. While driving the car my steering locked up and my vehicle lost all power on a busy road with my children in the car. Luckily we are safe but this is very dangerous. I have had the car inspected by several certified and insured mechanics and the engine pulley broke off of my engine block causing my entire engine and steering to shut down. Every mechanic says this is not normal and should not have happened at this mileage or without a huge impact and they all agree it is a safety hazard especially since the car gave no waring of engine needing to be serviced.

Filed Mar 20, 2020 · Electrical · 55,400 miles · MA

I was driving my 2015 jaguar xf on 290 east bound in worcester ma when the vehicle lost power and broke down on the side of the highway barely in break down lane. It broke down due to oil leaking on the alternator which caused it to fail and the vehicle to break down. The oil leak was caused by a faulty gasket. I complained to jaguar corporate and they will not do anything about it even though this gasket is known to go in the jaguars and land rovers. I called aaa and they had to call an officer do the location of my vehicle. This should absolutely be a recall for this gasket. This is roughly a 2 to 3 thousand repair due to half the engine has to come apart. My father and I could of gotten killed do this happening. I have owned this vehicle for a year and 3 months and I have only put 13k miles on the vehicle. I have only had to do the oil change and rear brake pads. They told me they cannot do anything because they do know who worked on it. I work in service at a bmw dealership and my manager told me he would of good willed the problem. I have had only certified technicians work on the vehicle. Jaguar/land rover should have this either be a recall or at least a bulletin the fact that it caused a perfectly good alternator to go and cause my vehicle to break down on a major highway and could of gotten us killed is unacceptable. I would really appreciate if something could be done about this and since jaguar refused to help me out at all. I look forward to hearing back. Thank you.

Filed Dec 8, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 88,000 miles · TX

The vehicle lost power on freeway, lost power to power steering, felt sluggish (no fuel) when I pressed accelerator, could not accelerate above 35 MPH. Had to stop car on side of road. Turned on and off waithed 10min, car started and was able to drive, but repeated above discrimination. Occured 12072019 and 12082019. Dash lights came on and check engine light stayed on. Add 93 octane fuel thinking I had bad fuel, problem continues. Scheduled appt with jaguar to look at car on 12102019. Car not drive able. It is under warranty. Taking car to jaguar fort worth. Vehicle suffered from complete engine and power stall. Vehicle shows to have 12 recalls related to engine, power stall and hoses.

Filed Nov 3, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · TN

I have a live that comes on that says restricted performances and it's so dangerous I was driving on the interstate and soon as that light restricted performance the car lost of power... It don't do any every time I pushed of the gas the car slowed down. The car only have 70,000 miles on it. Is this not a recall on that?

Filed May 21, 2018 · Fuel system · VA

I was driving (in motion) when the car completely shut down in the middle of a busy street. I was able to thankfully roll into a turn lane. I was not able to restart or even turn the car into neutral. The vehicle lost power-assisted braking and power-assisted steering. It was horrifying. The car was towed to rosenthal jaguar land rover in tysons corner va, where they uncovered that the issue was a defective fuel pump connector and the description matches the exact description of this recall: https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2013-jaguar-xf-recalled-for-fuel-pump-problem.html

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 58,000 miles · CA

Car stalled while driving in a straight line, vehicle was still in motion when engine stopped without any warning lights (sudden and total loss of power). Steering control was limited when engine shutoff and brake pedal also required much more pressure than normal to bring car to stop. Issue happened while taking off from school parking lot, so no accidents were caused, but it would have been a very likely cause for an accident on a busy freeway. Car did not start back up and had to be towed back to repair shop.

Filed May 12, 2014 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jaguar xf. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was a sudden loss of engine power without warning. The contact mentioned that when the fuel tank was one quarter full, the failure would recur. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed. The contact mentioned that he added fuel to the vehicle and it functioned normally afterward. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v424000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 96,000. Kmj updated 07/22/14 ma