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2017 Jaguar XF

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 XF.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Jaguar XF is a passenger car that, according to owner-reported data, generated only five total complaints—focused on the electrical system, seat belts, and engine—along with two recalls. Within the model’s complaint history spanning 2009 to 2023, this year’s tally is dramatically lower than the peak of 106 complaints recorded for the 2010 model, placing the 2017 XF among the more trouble-free iterations of the generation. This low complaint count suggests that, for researchers examining long-term dependability, the 2017 model year represents a notably stable point in the XF’s reliability timeline.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacityNSOEM · verified
Engine oil typeNSOEM · verified
Lug nut torqueStage 1: 2.9 ft-lbs; Stage 2: 51.7 ft-lbs; Stage 3: 92.2 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 94R · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter JDE37141. 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 94R · 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/55R17, P225/50R17, P225/55R17, P225/45R18, P225/40R19, P235/35R20, P245/40R18, P255/35R19, P265/30R20,OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 8.5, 9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterJDE37141 alt AJ812279
Engine air filterT4A6123 alt T4A6124
Fuel filterT2H34766
Spark plugC2Z28434
Battery429123482 alt T4A14084
Front wiper bladesT4N16682 alt T4N16683
ThermostatAJ814048 alt JDE40345
Cabin air filterT2H54544

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.9 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase116.5 in
Curb weight3887 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

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.

4.9–9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.90 sec — 2017 35t R-Sport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
201735t R-Sport 3.0L Supercharger V64.90 sec13.30 sec340 hpAWD
2017S 3.0L Supercharger V65.00 sec13.50 sec380 hpAWD
2017S 3.0L Supercharger V65.00 sec13.50 sec380 hpAWD
2017S 3.0L Supercharger V65.10 sec13.50 sec380 hpAWD
201720d R-Sport 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-48.70 sec16.60 sec180 hpAWD
201720d R-Sport 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-49.50 sec17.10 sec180 hpAWD
201635t R-Sport 3.0L Supercharger V65.00 sec13.60 sec340 hpRWD
2018Sportbrake S 3.0L Supercharger V65.00 sec13.60 sec380 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds NS of NS engine oil. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs97.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)14.75 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap0.035-0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque16.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil TypeSPA2
Oil Capacity2.71 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91 psi
RPM@IDLE rpm
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65 psi
RPM@IDLE rpm

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
160.0 inch lbs.; Sep 2: 132.0 inch lbs.60 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
114.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
2125.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 10 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-815 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-8360 degrees
4Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-890 degrees
6Bolts 1-8120 degrees
7Left side head bolts 8,9,1018.5 ft. lbs
8Left side head bolts 11and128.8 ft. lbs
9Right side head bolt 918.5 ft. lbs
10Right side head bolts 10and118.8 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-107 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1039 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-10180 degrees
5Bolts 1-1039 ft. lbs
6Bolts 1-1090 degrees
7Bolts 1-10120 degrees
810.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
252.0 ft. lbs.52 ft. lbs
383.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
184.0 inch lbs.84 in
215.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 20,000 mi; spark plugs every 80,000 mi; coolant at 160,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 160,000 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.

At 10,000 miFuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 30,000 miTire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 40,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 160,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transmission Fluid & 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 2017 Jaguar XF generated only 5 complaints and 2 recalls, matching the prior year’s low complaint volume and representing a dramatic decline from the elevated figures seen in 2009–2011. Technical service bulletins climbed to 666, up from 600 in 2016 and 407 in 2015, indicating sustained dealer technical activity even as owner-reported complaints dwindled. Compared with the 3 recalls in 2018 and zero in 2016, the 2017 model sits in a narrow late-phase band of minimal owner complaints, supported by a clean federal safety profile of 1 crash report and 0 fire complaints. The leading complaint categories are fragmented, with only one report each across electrical, seat belt, engine, structure, air bag, and tire areas, so the data does not specify any concentrated systemic defect. Within the broader arc, 2017 falls near the bottom of the complaint curve after the high-volume early years, with only the 2018 and 2021–2023 records posting comparably low figures. Given the minimal complaints, manageable recall count, and absence of fire complaints, 2017 appears to be a favorable year to buy, provided buyers confirm the two recalls have been completed.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
666
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Electrical System,Seat Belts,Engine1
Electrical System,Structure1
Air Bags1
Tires,Wheels1
Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V084000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 09/02/2017

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 XF vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a cracked left hand inner sill panel. In the event of a crash involving a left hand impact, the cracked… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's left inner sill panel. If cracks are found, Jaguar will repurchase the vehicle and supply the customer with a new…

17V678000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 26/10/2017

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank. Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 666 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM76412 - 10MAR262026-03-10Electrical SystemSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
SSM76387 - 29AUG252025-08-29Unknown Or OtherCustomer may report Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches…
TUCC_JUN2025_462025-06-13Power TrainMIL on Instrument cluster.
TUCC_MAY2025_282025-05-09Unknown Or OtherTELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
SSM76314 - 25APR252025-04-25Electrical SystemTelematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available

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

How much oil does the 2017 XF take?

NS of NS, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 XF have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.