2012 Jaguar Xf problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (12) · Engine (9) · Air Bags (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-08 · campaign 18V010000 · 16,532 vehicles
Defect: 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 Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Unless included in "Zone A" above, Jaguar is also recalling certain 2011-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Ark
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Jaguar's number for this recall is J072.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-01-10 · campaign 17V027000 · 8,114 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2012 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Unless included in "Zone A" above, Jaguar is recalling certain 2009 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J070.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-04-20 · campaign 16V229000 · 5 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 XF vehicles manufactured February 6, 2008 to October 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver frontal air bags may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage deployment, resulting in the second stage deploying improperly in certain crashes.
Risk: An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J065.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2012-10-26 · campaign 12V521000 · 4,195 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 XF vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank fuel outlet flange that may crack.
Risk: The cracked flange may result in fuel leakage onto the ground. This leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fuel tank fuel outlet flanges, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2012. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Equipment:other:labels 2011-12-28 · campaign 11V604000 · 51 vehicles
Defect: JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 XF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2011, FOR AN INCORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL. SINCE THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) IS STATED INCORRECTLY, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, CERTIFICATION.
Risk: CUSTOMERS MAY UNKNOWINGLY EXCEED THE GVWR. EXCEEDING THE GVWR OF THE VEHICLE, CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: JAGUAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LABEL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Service bulletins (492)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-03-10 · SSM76412 - 10MAR26 · Other
smart key deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
Electrical System 2025-04-11 · TUCC_APR2025_18 · Other
leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_20 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_18 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_17 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Unknown Or Other 2024-11-27 · SSM76165 · Other
front / rear door latch - silicon contamination causing doors to not operate as expected
Showing the 6 most recent of 492 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 94,000 mi“the contact owns a 2012 jaguar xf. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was gas leaking from the vehicle. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 12v521000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vin was not included. the dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufa…”
2022-12-15 · Vehicle Speed Control“i was driving my 2012 jaguar xf on highway 75 my car began to go from drive to neutral and changing gears on his own and i almost got hit by a semi-truck with the vehicle slowing down eventually i made it home with the vehicle and put it in park and never came out park again, the gear box had locked up that i was told by a local jaguar repair shop.…”
2022-11-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel tank is leaking fuel from the top of the tank. fuel is visibly leaking, i must exit the vehicle to air out and breathe. i’ve had multiple medical visits for headaches. jaguar/land rover has had multiple fuel recalls, but have told me my car is not covered. …”
2022-08-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the dealer said that they fixed the recall, which is not true, because it came back so fast, it just unreal, the manufacture is one who should care about that, i was driving my kid to school wen the car started to shake badly, so i thought its kunda danger to my family !…”
2022-07-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 💥 crash“car shutdown powers completely off in rush hour speed traffic and will not do anything cant get it in gear or anything do to faulty electric components and faulty fuel pump and its components this is completely a fatality waiting to happen for the car owners and the on coming traffic vehicles this is real bad this also made me and my wife anniversa…”
2021-04-15 · Engine · 61,000 mi“car started smelling like gas and garage had smell. today 4/15/2021 noticed fuel dripping under the fuel tank area.…”
2021-03-11 · Engine“jaguar custom is having problem with the plastic coolant outlet pipe and the crossover pipe leaking there was three custom there at the same time i was there with the same problem which is a costly problem jaguar want $3,700 to fix this problem juguar such be made to correct this problem and stop from making money on custom for and defect part the…”
2021-01-23 · Engine“this is the 3rd time since i have own this vehicle the antifreeze pipes have been replaced. the last time the vehicle warning low battery light came on while driving down the interstate, then everything on the car started shutting down. the car overheated and blew all the fluid lines. according to jaguar of ocala the crossover pipe went bad, again …”
2020-11-09 · Structure:body · 72,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 jaguar xf. the contact stated that while driving the dashboard leather interior detached from the base obstructing the contact's view. the contact mentioned an abnormal odor on the inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to galpin jaguar (15500 roscoe blvd, van nuys, ca 91406, (818) 894-3800) where the vehicle was insp…”
2020-01-10 · Engine“timing chain noise the engine makes a loud timing chain noise which is leading to timing chain failure which can lead to fatalities…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.