2012 Jaguar Xf: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2012 Jaguar Xf: 5 recalls, 38 owner complaints and up to 19 mpg combined.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #11V604000 · 2011 · 51 vehicles
What's wrong: Since the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is stated incorrectly, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, âcertification.â
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Fuel system, Fuel system Vehicle recall #12V521000 · 2012 · 4,195 vehicles
What's wrong: 0l gasoline engine. The affected vehicles May have a fuel tank fuel outlet flange that May crack.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V229000 · 2016 · 5 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V027000 · 2017 · 8,114 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V010000 · 2018 · 16,532 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Fuel & propulsion (13): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (5), leaks (5), fire / smoke (3).
- Engine (13): the most common themes are leaks (4), warning light on (3), fire / smoke (3).
- Airbags (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2012 Jaguar Xf has 38 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 14 Xf model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 28). Complaints peaked in 2017 (8 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 63,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2011 (80 complaints, 4 recalls), 2013 (34 complaints, 12 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Premium |
| 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2012 Jaguar Xf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2012 Jaguar Xf. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2012 Jaguar Xf problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are fuel & propulsion (13), engine (13), airbags (5).
What gas mileage does the 2012 Jaguar Xf get?
EPA ratings run up to 19 mpg combined (5.0 L, Automatic (S6)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2012 Jaguar Xf repair manual?
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