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Jaguar XFModel year report

2012 Jaguar XF Problems

Compared with other Jaguar XF years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

8/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
38filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
63,500miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Jaguar XF (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2012 Jaguar XF. The part named most often is fuel system, with 15 complaints (39% of the total), followed by engine (13) and air bags (5). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 32% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 492 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the tank assembly, 1 NHTSA investigation and 40 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 23 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 Jaguar XF model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 8 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “I have a 2012 Jaguar XF with 48,000 miles which has a gas leak on top of the gas tank where the hose connects to the ascending unit. This is not only very dangerous for my family but also to my home as this issue can cause a fire. I would like this issue resolved by repair as I am aware that Jaguar has issued several recalls and one of the recalls is for a problem with the 2012 jaguars XF leaking gas which could cause a fire.”

NHTSA complaint #10916210, filed 2016-10, 48,800 miles

Engine: “Coolant leak caused by bad plastic parts, especially the crossover pipe which was made as a welded together piece. Luckily, I had a warning that my coolant was low and continued to fill the coolant up till I could bring the car in for service and replacement of the water pump and plastic parts as recommended by other owners.”

NHTSA complaint #11269367, filed 2019-10, 71,000 miles

Air bags: “Takata recall jo7oi I now have no use of the front passenger seat and repair will not be made until sept.30 at the soonest. No solution was offered by the service dept. Of the dealership. No solution from customer relationship center of Jaguar land rover north america,llc. This is the third Jaguar we have purchased and we expect better treatment.”

NHTSA complaint #10994512, filed 2017-06

Other or unknown: “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 by a local Jaguar repair shop. I could have lost my life that day with that car doing this and someone else can lose their life if this happen to them if you all don't make Jaguar fixed this problem, if it already hasn't happen to someone. …”

NHTSA complaint #11497528, filed 2022-12

Mileage when problems were reported

32% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,369 and 79,300 miles.

9%0–105%10–2518%25–5041%50–7518%75–1009%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 63,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2012201520178201920212026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2012 Jaguar XF version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XF RWD5.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic162319$4,350
XF RWD5.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic152117$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2012 Jaguar XF → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 492 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 492 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jaguar XF

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2017518,0262—23—Not enough data
2016510,5000—23—Not enough data
20151928,3765—21—Falling
20141138,5007—21—Not enough data
20133563,50012—2119 · FewerFalling
20123863,5005—198 · FewerFalling
20118068,0004—1950 · TypicalFalling
201010662,00010—1981 · MoreFalling
20099044,0006—1988 · MoreFalling

All Jaguar XF model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Jaguar XF have?

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2012 Jaguar XF as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Jaguar XF is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 15 complaints (39% of the total), followed by engine with 13.

Has the 2012 Jaguar XF been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Jaguar XF get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Jaguar XF (XF, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Jaguar XF reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,500 miles and the middle half falls between 45,369 and 79,300 miles; 32% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.