Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2012 Jaguar XF, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system13
- Engine13
- Air bags5
- Unknown or other4
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Service brakes2
- Structure2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Steering1
- Visibility/wiper1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 6 2012 XF vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 4 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2012 Jaguar XF failed the safety check 1.08% of the time — 57% less often than the average 2012 passenger car (2.52%). Median odometer at inspection: 69,259 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2012
18,284 new Jaguar XF cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2012; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (11,689), Germany (2,197), Italy (1,059).
- Average mass
- 1,917 kg
- Average power
- 166 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 99% · Petrol 1.4%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2012 Jaguar XF cars on Dutch roads are the 2.2 diesel (140 kW, 188 hp) and 3.0 diesel (177 kW, 237 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2 diesel | 140 kW 188 hp | 84 |
| 3.0 diesel | 177 kW 237 hp | 26 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
147 first registered in 2012 are on Dutch roads; 34% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €66,900.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde76
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld38
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af36
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt36
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm29
- Band onvoldoende profiel28
- Band beschadigd16
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen11
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
8,744 cars built in 2012 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 688 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 10,191 of these cars first registered in 2012 took their annual MOT test. 73% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2012 the figure was 66%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9.1% | 12.2% |
| Tyres | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.2% | 14.3% |
| Brakes | 6.6% | 7.7% |
| Visibility | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.3% | 3.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
119 of these cars first registered in 2012 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 237,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
277 2012 cars are on the New Zealand register; 68% arrived as used imports, 30% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 12.6 L/100 km (about 19 mpg US), CO₂ 290 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| XF · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 10.1 | 12.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2012 Jaguar XF.
| 2018009 8 Jan 2018 | Airbag On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propella… |
| 2011442 28 Dec 2011 | Label On certain vehicles, the compliance label does not contain the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The label incorr… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 recalling certain 2011-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in Zone A and Zone B above, Jaguar is also recalling certain 2010-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
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 certain 2009 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
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.
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.
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, CERTIFICATION.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jaguar told its dealers about the 2012 Jaguar XF: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011034 | Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected |
| 10231273 | Transfer Case front flange leak |
| 10231271 | Seat Module DTC diagnostic help - Seats not moving in one direction |
| 10231268 | Incorrect diagnosis of Bluetooth connectivity |
| 10231266 | coolant pipe leak |
| 10231265 | Adaptive cruise does not operate, front number plates fitted incorrectly |
| 10231264 | Apple iOS8, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus issue affecting phone operation |
| 10231251 | Diagnosing the BMS when DTC B11DB-87 is logged. |
| 10231243 | vehicles with battery charging warning lamp illuminated |
| 10231242 | Instructions for jump starting vehicles with discharged battery?s |
| 10231240 | Automatic transmission, rotary gear selector low level part |
| 10231235 | Trunk / Boot lid operation - not lifting up all the way |
| 10231234 | Boot lid not lifting up all the way |
| 10231232 | Remote Function Actuator Module (RFA) hardware recovery process |
| 10231231 | XF Diagnostic process for Day Night Mode Activation |
| 10231230 | Diagnostic process for Drivers Airbag Warning Light |
| 10231228 | Climate Controlled Seats Diagnosis & Testing |
| 10231227 | New vehicle storage (Transit relay / Transit mode) |
| 10231226 | Steering Gear Transfer Pipe change |
| 10231225 | Gen 2.1 Touch screen display recovery process |
| 10231224 | Gen 2.1 Touch screen display recovery process |
| 10231223 | Gen 2.1 Touch screen display recovery process |
| 10231221 | AM Frequency Stuck In FM Preset |
| 10231220 | AM Frequency Stuck In FM Preset |
| 10231206 | SDD Updates |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Fuel Tank Flange Leak
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation