2013 JAGUAR XF — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 33 complaints · 12 recalls
Most-reported system: ENGINE (5 complaints · 15.2%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 3
  • Fires 1
  • Injuries 2
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution ENGINE appears in 5 of 33 owner complaints (15.2%) in this vehicle snapshot. ENGINE: 5 complaints, 15.2% of reports ENGINE 5 · 15.2% · 1 crash reports AIR BAGS: 4 complaints, 12.1% of reports AIR BAGS 4 · 12.1% FUEL SYSTEM: 4 complaints, 12.1% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 4 · 12.1% POWER TRAIN: 3 complaints, 9.1% of reports POWER TRAIN 3 · 9.1% ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 2 complaints, 6.1% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 · 6.1% EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 1 complaints, 3.0% of reports EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 · 3.0% SERVICE BRAKES: 1 complaints, 3.0% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 1 · 3.0% · 1 crash reports 1 fire reports SUSPENSION: 1 complaints, 3.0% of reports SUSPENSION 1 · 3.0% · 1 crash reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 1 complaints, 3.0% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 · 3.0% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 10 complaints, 30.3% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10 · 30.3% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
ENGINE 5 15.2% 1 crashes · 0 fires
AIR BAGS 4 12.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 4 12.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 3 9.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 6.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 3.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 1 3.0% 1 crashes · 1 fires
SUSPENSION 1 3.0% 1 crashes · 0 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 3.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10 30.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2013; the first recall shown was reported in Dec 2012. 2013-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2014-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2015-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2015-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2016-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2016-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2018-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2019-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2020-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2026-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Dec 2012 Apr 2026 Recall campaign 12V571000 ◆ Recall campaign 12V571000 Recall campaign 13V341000 ◆ Recall campaign 13V341000 Recall campaign 14V123000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V123000 Recall campaign 14V157000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V157000 Recall campaign 14V181000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V181000 Recall campaign 14V291000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V291000 Recall campaign 14V390000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V390000 Recall campaign 15V091000 ◆ Recall campaign 15V091000 Recall campaign 16V137000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V137000 Recall campaign 16V796000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V796000 Recall campaign 18V009000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V009000 Recall campaign 18V010000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V010000 Investigation PE16015 ● Investigation PE16015
  • Campaign 14V157000 was reported 160 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 16V796000 was reported 21 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2013-Q4 Owner reports 1
2014-Q3 Owner reports 1
2015-Q2 Owner reports 1
2015-Q4 Owner reports 1
2016-Q2 Owner reports 1
2016-Q4 Owner reports 1
2017-Q1 Owner reports 1
2017-Q2 Owner reports 1
2018-Q1 Owner reports 3
2018-Q2 Owner reports 1
2018-Q3 Owner reports 5
2019-Q3 Owner reports 1
2019-Q4 Owner reports 4
2020-Q1 Owner reports 1
2020-Q2 Owner reports 1
2020-Q4 Owner reports 2
2021-Q2 Owner reports 1
2022-Q2 Owner reports 1
2022-Q3 Owner reports 1
2023-Q1 Owner reports 1
2023-Q2 Owner reports 1
2024-Q4 Owner reports 1
2026-Q2 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 12V571000
Recall campaign 1 13V341000
Recall campaign 1 14V123000
Recall campaign 1 14V157000
Recall campaign 1 14V181000
Recall campaign 1 14V291000
Recall campaign 1 14V390000
Recall campaign 1 15V091000
Recall campaign 1 16V137000
Recall campaign 1 16V796000
Recall campaign 1 18V009000
Recall campaign 1 18V010000
Defect investigation 1 PE16015
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Safety Recalls (12)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 12V571000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    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. Each of these conditions may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wiring harness to the in-tank fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover at 1-800-452-4827.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 13V341000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, steering and brake assistance may be lost further increasing the risk.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the CAC hose to make sure its clamp is in the correct position and tight, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J034.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V123000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    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 the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar will notify owners and dealers will re-acquire and will provide a replacement vehicle or a full refund of the purchase, free of charge. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number associated with this recall is J039.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V157000

    Report date
    Component:
    SUSPENSION
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar notified owners on May 8, 2014, and dealers will replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J037.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V181000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, steering and brake assistance may be lost further increasing the risk.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the CAC hose to make sure its clamp is in the correct position and tight, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin in late May 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J034. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-341.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V291000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Consequence:
    Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pipe for signs of wear, maninpulate the bracket on the rear sub frame, and inspect and replace the rear brake pipes if wear is visible, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J036.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V390000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved PAS hose, free of charge. the recall began on August 6, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J042.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 15V091000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    The fuel pump shutdown will result in the vehicle stalling. The vehicle would also lose power-assisted braking and power-assisted steering. Any of these conditions may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and install if necessary, an additional wiring harness to the in-tank fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J051.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 16V137000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FEAD pulley assembly, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notifications on May 28, 2016. This recall began July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J061.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 16V796000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasions, replacing it as necessary and install additional clips, free of charge. Parts are not yet available and second notice will be sent when parts are available. The recall is expected to begin January 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J077.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V009000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J071.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V010000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    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.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

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