2013 Jaguar Xf problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Fuel/Propulsion System (4) · Air Bags (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (12)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-08 · campaign 18V009000 · 8,925 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2013 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 2010 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware
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 assemblies, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J071.
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2016-11-01 · campaign 16V796000 · 5,081 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the underfloor fuel delivery lines and the under shield and body allowing the fuel lines to chafe, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasions, replacing it as necessary and install additional clips, free of charge. Parts are not yet available and second notice will be sent when parts are available. The recall is expected to begin January 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J077.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System 2016-03-07 · campaign 16V137000 · 6,938 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 16, 2012, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The retaining bolt for the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FEAD pulley assembly, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notifications on May 28, 2016. This recall began July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J061.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2015-02-18 · campaign 15V091000 · 355 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 XF vehicles manufactured September 11, 2012, to October 8, 2012. The electronic modules which control the fuel pump may shut down causing the fuel pump to stop pumping fuel.
Risk: The fuel pump shutdown will result in the vehicle stalling. The vehicle would also lose power-assisted braking and power-assisted steering. Any of these conditions may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and install if necessary, an additional wiring harness to the in-tank fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J051.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2014-07-01 · campaign 14V390000 · 81 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XF (XFR-S) vehicles manufactured July 2, 2013, to April 11, 2014. A component within the Power Assist Steering system (PAS) may collapse and restrict fluid flow within the PAS hose causing a loss of power steering.
Risk: The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved PAS hose, free of charge. the recall began on August 6, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J042.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid 2014-06-02 · campaign 14V291000 · 68 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XF vehicles manufactured October 18, 2012, through February 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the right-hand rear brake pipe may wear against a bracket located on the rear sub frame. This condition may cause the brake pipe to wear through and leak brake fluid.
Risk: Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pipe for signs of wear, maninpulate the bracket on the rear sub frame, and inspect and replace the rear brake pipes if wear is visible, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J036.
Suspension:rear 2014-03-31 · campaign 14V157000 · 297 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XJ, XF and XK vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the toe links, components used to control the alignment of the rear wheels, can separate from the rear sub-frame.
Risk: If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar notified owners on May 8, 2014, and dealers will replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J037.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2014-03-31 · campaign 14V181000 · 1,589 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 XF 2.0L GTDi vehicles manufactured May 2013 through October 2013. The hose clamp for the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose may be out of position and loose, allowing the hose to detach.
Risk: If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, steering and brake assistance may be lost further increasing the risk.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the CAC hose to make sure its clamp is in the correct position and tight, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin in late May 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J034. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-341.
Equipment:other:labels 2014-03-14 · campaign 14V123000 · 3 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 XF and XJ vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through April 10, 2013. In these vehicles, the certification label that is intended to specify the required Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear, the manufacture date and country of manufacture is absent. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the certification label does not specify all the necessary information or the vehicle weight range could result in the vehicle being overloaded and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners and dealers will re-acquire and will provide a replacement vehicle or a full refund of the purchase, free of charge. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number associated with this recall is J039.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2013-08-05 · campaign 13V341000 · 940 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 XF 2.0L GTDi vehicles manufactured July 2012 through May 2013. The hose clamp for the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose may be out of position and loose, allowing the hose to detach.
Risk: If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, steering and brake assistance may be lost further increasing the risk.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the CAC hose to make sure its clamp is in the correct position and tight, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J034.
Electrical System 2012-12-07 · campaign 12V571000 · 9 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2013 XF vehicles manufactured October 3, 2012, through October 12, 2012 and equipped with a gasoline engine. The electronic modules which control the fuel pump may shut down causing the fuel pump to stop pumping fuel. The resulting fuel starvation will cause the engine to stall.
Risk: An engine stall without warning while driving may lead to a loss of motive power, a loss of power-assisted braking and a loss of power-assisted steering. Each of these conditions may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Jaguar Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wiring harness to the in-tank fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover at 1-800-452-4827.
Service bulletins (649)
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 649 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-18 · Steering“hard steering and fuel leaking from under the car on the passenger side.…”
2026-05-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i own the car and have had it for 3 years well maintenance but i notice when i pump gas it doesn’t want to go water leak in the the car when it rain and the fuel g lm from the gas tank leaks and you can smell gas strongly …”
2024-10-08 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2013 jaguar xf. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle was losing motive power. the contact stated that the drive(d) started flashing red on the console by the shift selector and on the instrument cluster. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was also flashing. the contact pulled over…”
2023-05-19 · Visibility/Wiper“to the best of my ability id like to explain why my car does not operate . i have taken my car to two jaguar dealership and have talked to rocco' s european car repair shop as well and the all say that what is defective with my car is the central junction box. when i asked them all as to why this does not function they all said its a known problem …”
2023-03-24 · Engine“the car employs a start/stop system to shut the engine when stopped. when it restarts the engine, the idle speed drops to about 400 rpm (half normal idle) and surges when it recovers. it has also stalled several times. i've asked the dealership to fix this, but when at the dealer, the system would not shut the engine so they have not verified the i…”
2022-07-29 · Steering · 💥 crash“loud popping noise followed by low coolant message flashing and white smoke vehicle lost power and steering became difficult while driving until vehicle refused to go as i tried to pull into a gas station the vehicle became disabled, and caused a single vehicle crash, and the bumper and driver head light which i just paid to repair is no good as a…”
2022-06-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“there have been constant issues with this vehicle. the car has a strong odor of gasoline when driven. no alarms or indicators tells me that there is a problem. there have been safety recalls on this particular model that have the exact same issues but when checked my vin number is not listed. this needs to be investigated because i believe tha…”
2021-04-18 · Unknown Or Other · 81,000 mi“it is very alarming to see that over the course of a couple of years my vehicles dashboard is separating itself from the metal front air conditioning vent piece this is happening for no apparent reason on my jaguar xf…”
2020-12-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 53,000 mi“i lately noticed your jaguar recall for models xf of 2013. it concerns fuel pump immediate shutoff when there is excess fuel pump amperage and a fuse trips to shut off the fuel pump. it cannot be reset until the fuse cools down, at least 20 minutes is reported. my car's vin number is apparently over the specified coveerge period so #15v091000 re…”
2020-11-07 · Visibility/Wiper“having serious electrical systems pcm bcm electrical etc speed control mod parking…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.