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.
2013 Jaguar XFProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 2013 Jaguar XF, most often about the engine. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-009 the manufacturer reports only 74% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Jaguar XF has problems
35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Engine2 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel/propulsion system
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags
4Electrical system
3Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes
2Structure
2Visibility/wiper
76 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2013 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 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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2016 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. The fuel pump shutdown will result in the vehicle stalling.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Risk. Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Suspension: rear
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.
no report yet
Other: labels
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…
repaired · 2015 Q1
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Electrical system
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.
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
2013 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
2013 Jaguar XF safety ratings
2013 Jaguar XF 4 DR AWD 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 2013 Jaguar XF, and the recalls they led to.
- Powered vehicle rollawayNo recall
In owners' words
What XF owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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…
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…
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