2012 Jaguar Xj problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1) · Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Jaguar Xj model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (495)
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 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
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-13 · SSM76165 · Other
front/rear door latch – silicon contamination causing doors to not operate as expected
Showing the 6 most recent of 495 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-11-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the engine has issues where there is a jerk while accelerating at times. i was told of a misfire issue that jaguars have and have not been corrected. i was driving my 2012 jaguar xj on the interstate when it started slowing down. the engine light than appears on the dash and it starts to jerk as i try to speed up to get off the highway it goes from…”
2021-06-08 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 67,894 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2012 jaguar xj. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle stalled. the contact performed a diagnostic himself and found that the fuel pump wires were melted and caused the wires to fuse together and caused a short circuit. the contact replaced the fuel pump. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was n…”
2021-01-26 · Structure:body · 65,000 mi“i have spent thousands of dollars repairing the suede lining on the interior of the car. now, i can't even find anyone that will touch it! the wood grain has faded and the vehicle is garage kept. the horrible buttons were made of a material that literally became gummy. i spent hundreds having them replaced. sunroof had to be replaced/motor more th…”
2019-07-22 · Engine · 60,000 mi“i took my car in for an alignment. after checking under the car, the mechanics realized that the coolant tubing was made of plastic and broke. they stated that if i drove the car, i would be in danger of the car smoking and maybe catching fire. i had to replace the coolant. i was informed the jaguar has changed their engineering of this risk du…”
2017-01-20 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 44,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 jaguar xj. on a cold day, the contact noticed that the door latch was frozen and could not be locked without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 44,000. …”
2014-06-16 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly“2012 jaguar xj. consumer writes in regards to vehicle sunroof malfunction. *smd the consumer stated the electronic shade wouldn't close all the way. it would close crooked, and there was a horrible creaking noise that came anytime, he traveled on an uneven pavement. the dealer adjusted, calibrated and lubricated the sunroof several times. *jb…”
2014-04-16 · Service Brakes · 123,400 mi“applying brakes my foot also hits the gas pedal which makes the car leap forward. *tt…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.