MYRModel Year Report

2012 Jaguar XF

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2012 Jaguar XF
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:22:01.915Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar XF Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2009: 90 complaints 2009 2010: 106 complaints 2011: 80 complaints 2011 2012: 37 complaints 2012 2013: 34 complaints 2013 2014: 11 complaints 2015: 19 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 5 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2023
2012: 37 complaints
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YearComplaints
200990
2010106
201180
201237
201334
201411
201519
20165
20175
20182
20210
20222
20231

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 35%

35% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JAGUAR XF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190405

ENGINE 35%

35% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JAGUAR XF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190405

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

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I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-95 SOUTH ON 11/12/12, NEAR PHILADELPHIA (ON THE WAY TO A 76ERS GAME) WITH MY 7 YEAR OLD SON IN THE BACKSEAT (WITH BOOSTER). I WENT TO ACCELERATE AND THE PEDAL APPARENTLY GOT STUCK (I DIDN'T KNOW THAT WAS THE ISSUE AT THE TIME).

NHTSA ODI report, 20121120

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

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FIRST TEST RIDE WITH SALESMAN DRIVING. I GOT INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND CLOSED THE DOOR. WHEN THE SALESMAN STARTED THE CAR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALERTED HIM THAT MY DOOR WAS NOT FULLY LATCHED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130502

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20120123 — equipment

JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 XF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2011, FOR AN INCORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL. SINCE THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (G

Remedy: JAGUAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LABEL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT

Campaign 11V604000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20121220 — fuel system, gasoline

Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 XF vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank fuel outlet flange that may crack.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fuel tank fuel outlet flanges, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2012. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Campaign 12V521000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160505 — air bags

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 XF vehicles manufactured February 6, 2008 to October 20, 2014.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J065.

Campaign 16V229000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171218 — air bags

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2012 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American...

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J070.

Campaign 17V027000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180627 — air bags

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,...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 18V010000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190628 — RQ (closed 20201105)

Fuel Tank Flange Leak

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Jaguar XF — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V604000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V521000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V229000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V027000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V010000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2012 Jaguar XF reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jaguar XF?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Jaguar XF have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.