Recall alert: Jaguar xffacebooktwitter posted: December 9, 2008 Jaguar is recalling about 3,800 2009 Xf sedans due to an electrical defect that could result in a number of problems. In a defect notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Jaguar explains, "the instrument cluster speaker wires may fracture as a consequence of an overly aggressive tick-tock sound wave form, the volume of which is vehicle speed dependent." The Xf makes the tick-tock sound when its turn signal is engaged - and at high speed, the sound may be loud enough to crack the rubber coating on speaker wires. "in the event of a speaker failure, the following audible notifications will cease to function - directional indicators, seat belt warning, 'lights on' warning, driver's door open with the key in the ignition, driver intervention (adaptive cruise control equipped vehicles) and seat memory." Dealers will make a simple software adjustment, free of charge, to fix the problem. Owners should receive a letter in the mail explaining the recall this week. This is the second time the Xf has been recalled since it came on the market just a few months ago. The earlier recall, involving a seatbelt defect, was a far more serious safety risk - but the fact that the vehicle has been recalled twice in such a short time might concern some buyers. The Xf is a mechanically complex car with many features not found in other vehicles, from a shift knob that sits inside the console when the car is off and raises into the driver's hand after the vehicle is started, to a touch-sensitive glovebox lock. Jaguar has historically faced quality control problems. The Xf is a sharp-looking car with a powerful engine that has won praise from many reviewers, but quality problems with this car could defeat Jaguar's efforts to reform its image.

- North Las Vegas, NV, USA

The sensor for the light over my rear view mirror keeps flickering. I had the sensor replaced when I initially purchased the vehicle. The sensor apparently is unstable and needs replacing again. The light constantly flickers causing visibility to be difficult in seeing oncoming traffic. This seems like it would be a huge safety issue that can result in an accident.

- Hoschton, GA, USA

The rear led bulbs goes out one by one until there all out leaving you with no other choice but to replace the entire tail light lens.

- Garland, TX, USA

While driving at night with headlights on, signaling a left turn with turn signal arm the headlights goes off.

- Columbus, GA, USA