THE LEATHER DASH HAS SEPARATED FROM THE BACK CAUSING RIDGES IN THE LEATHER UP TO 3/4" HIGH. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THIS WILL PREVENT PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG. THE LEATHER NEEDS TO BE FIRMLY ATTACHED AND STRETCHED TIGHT FOR THE STITCHING TO RIP CORRECTLY. IF THE LEATHER IS LOOSE AND RIDGED, THE STITCHING WILL ONLY PARTIALLY RIP AND MAY PREVENT FULL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT INTO THE CABIN.
2009 Jaguar XF airbags problems
moderate 20 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V373000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PA…
TAKATA RECALL IS THE FRONT AIRBAG MODULE WHICH HAS HAD A RECALL FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW AND I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE OF THAT ESPECIALLY WITH MY DASHBOARD PULLING APART. I HAD PREVIOUSLY SENT A COMPLAINT IN ABOUT MY DASHBOARD BUT NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK FROM NHTSA. SINCE I CONTACTED YOU THE FIRST TIME MY DASHBOARD HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND I'M PAYING EVERY MONTH FOR A CAR I CAN'T DRIVE. JAGUA…
DURING A VISIT TO THE JAGUAR LAND ROVER MISSION VIEJO DEALERSHIP FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ISSUE, MY WIFE WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME DUE TO A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS. I WAS THEN CONTACTED LATER THAT DAY TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE AND TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG, BUT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. UPON LOOKING UP T…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V373000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PART…
THE DASHBOARD IS BUBBLED UP AND SEPARATED CAUSING DECREASED VISIBILITY DUE TO GLARE FROM GLUE AND POSSIBLE OBSTRUCTION OF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DUE TO DASHBOARD WARPING. AFTER BEING INSPECTED BY DEALER, ONLY OPTION GIVEN WAS TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD WHICH IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. ALSO WOOD GRAIN INTERIOR TRIM SPLINTERS ON DASHBOARD BELOW NAVIGATION SCREEN, IN DOOR INSERT PANELS AND IN CENTER CONSOL…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V027000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (LEITH JAGUAR, 1000 AUTOPARK BLVD, CARY, NC 27511) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE…
THE DASHBOARD BUBBLES UP AND SEPARATES CAUSING DECREASED VISIBILITY DUE TO GLARE FROM GLUE AND POSSIBLE OBSTRUCTION OF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DUE TO DASHBOARD WARPING. AFTER BEING INSPECTED BY DEALER, ONLY OPTION GIVEN WAS TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD WHICH IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. ALSO WOOD GRAIN INTERIOR TRIM SPLINTERS ON DASHBOARD BELOW NAV SCREEN, IN DOOR INSERT PANELS AND IN CENTER CONSOLES CAUSING…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Jaguar XF?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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