repaired · 2019 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2012 Jaguar XFProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2012 Jaguar XF, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-229 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Jaguar XF has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Engine2 crash/fire/injury
13Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags
2Service brakes
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Structure
2Vehicle speed control
1Visibility/wiper
1Electrical system
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 2 |
| Air bags | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2012 Jaguar XF recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. The cracked flange may result in fuel leakage onto the ground.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other XF year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XF median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Jaguar XF safety ratings
2012 Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Jaguar XF, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Tank Flange LeakLed to recall 20V-081
In owners' words
What XF owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 !
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…
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…
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