NHTSA lists 38 complaints for the 2012 Jaguar XF, 1 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as JAGUAR XF.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2018-01-08. Systems: AIR BAGS.
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 (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-01-10. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-04-20. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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. In the affected vehicles, the driver frontal air bags may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage deployment, resulting in the second stage deploying improperly in certain crashes.
Consequence: An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-10-26. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The cracked flange may result in fuel leakage onto the ground. This leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2011-12-28. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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 (GVWR) IS STATED INCORRECTLY, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, A CERTIFICATION.A
Consequence: CUSTOMERS MAY UNKNOWINGLY EXCEED THE GVWR. EXCEEDING THE GVWR OF THE VEHICLE, CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
492 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 131 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 129 |
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| STRUCTURE | 58 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 36 |
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 32 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 26 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 24 |
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| VISIBILITY | 23 |
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11030752
Date: 2026-03-10. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
11017740
Date: 2025-04-11. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
11016646
Date: 2025-03-14. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
11016647
Date: 2025-03-14. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
11016648
Date: 2025-03-14. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
11011034
Date: 2024-11-27. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
10227585
Date: 2022-09-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Window Regulator mechanical creak
10212843
Date: 2021-04-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Attachment.
10212844
Date: 2021-04-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Attachment.
10212845
Date: 2021-04-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Attachment.