2012 Jaguar XF problems and complaints
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jaguar XF. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (13), Engine (13), Air Bags (5).
Key takeaways
- 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 34% |
| Engine | 13 | 34% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 11% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 2 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% |
| Structure | 2 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Jaguar XF 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-08-10
The contact owns a 2012 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was gas leaking from the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V521000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not dia...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other - filed 2022-12-15
I was driving my 2012 Jaguar XF on Highway 75 my car began to go from drive to neutral and changing gears on his own and I almost got hit by a semi-truck with the vehicle slowing down eventually I made it home with the vehicle and put it in park and never came out park again, the gear box had locked up that I was told ...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2022-11-09
Fuel tank is leaking fuel from the top of the tank. Fuel is visibly leaking, I must exit the vehicle to air out and breathe. I’ve had multiple medical visits for headaches. Jaguar/Land Rover has had multiple fuel recalls, but have told me my car is not covered.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.