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2013 Jaguar XKProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2013 Jaguar XK, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-389 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 76%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage76kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Jaguar XK has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2013 Jaguar XK 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.

90%repaired · 2016 Q2

Exterior lighting

Recall 15V-038 · Jan 27, 2015 · 4,787 vehicles · 4,308 repaired

Risk. If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2015 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 14V-389 · Jul 1, 2014 · 144 vehicles · 110 repaired

Risk. If the recommended pressure for the spare tire is not provided, the tire may not be properly inflated which may result in its failure, increasing the risk of a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2015 Q3

Suspension: rear

Recall 14V-157 · Mar 31, 2014 · 297 vehicles · 285 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2015 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 13V-340 · Aug 5, 2013 · 1,989 vehicles · 1,793 repaired

Risk. The power windows may inadvertently be activated and pinch or injure an arm or finger.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 XK 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 XK median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 Jaguar XK safety ratings

2013 Jaguar XK 2 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
In owners' words

What XK owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2013 Jaguar XK. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly misfired and then stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the vehicle then went into misfire mode. The vehicle was…
Complaint 11736093 · May 6, 2026 · 76,418 miles

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