2012 Jaguar XF Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 34%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Jaguar XF, 34% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“When my car was diagnosed it said that all 8 cylinders were misfiring. I was informed that it is almost impossible for all 8 cylinders to go out at the same time. I was informed that there was an emission recall on some Jaguar and my VIN number falls within that range. However the only recall that pops up for my car is the airbag one. Please look into it because my car is very un stable. The engine is knocking rocking back and forth cause my whole car to shake and rock. It looses power will cut off at random. Restricted performance light is on and car will not excelerate”
NHTSA complaint #11186155, filed 2019-03, 90,000 miles“I took my car in for an alignment. After checking under the car, the mechanics realized that the coolant tubing was made of plastic and broke. They stated that if I drove the car, I would be in danger of the car smoking and maybe catching fire. I had to replace the coolant. I was informed the Jaguar has changed their engineering of this risk due to the number of complaints and repairs. I also have a 2012 XF and it has the same issue within the same week which is costing me $2200 to replace. This is a serious issue if the coolant issues results is smoking an potential fire of the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11233800, filed 2019-07, 73,000 miles“Car stalled while driving in a straight line, vehicle was still in motion when engine stopped without any warning lights (sudden and total loss of power). Steering control was limited when engine shutoff and brake pedal also required much more pressure than normal to bring car to stop. Issue happened while taking off from school parking lot, so no accidents were caused, but it would have been a very likely cause for an accident on a busy freeway. Car did not start back up and had to be towed back to repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #11035946, filed 2017-10, 58,000 miles“Car shutdown powers completely off in rush hour speed traffic and will not do anything cant get it in gear or anything do to faulty electric components and faulty fuel pump and its components this is completely a fatality waiting to happen for the car owners and the on coming traffic vehicles this is real bad this also made me and my wife anniversary day the worst ever we are scorn for life”
NHTSA complaint #11472840, filed 2022-07Related service bulletins
- 10159477Apr 10, 2019Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. Any of the following DTCs (indicating an air intake system leak)…
- 10127618Dec 22, 2017A clatter/knock/rattle noise may be heard from the engine.
- 10127304Dec 22, 2017A clatter/knock/rattle noise may be heard from the engine.
- 10110943Dec 12, 2016Situation: A 'humming' noise may be evident from the engine when the engine is idling.
- 10096993Feb 9, 2016Coolant expansion tank pressure caps leaking
- 10097060Dec 17, 2015"issue: a customer may express a concern that the check engine light is illuminated with dtc p068a-00 is stored in the power train control module (pcm) cause: there is a cpu…
- 10059249May 29, 2015Jaguar: the sdd software is a condition identiy on 2010-2012 model that may cause the engine light to come on but will not affect the vehicle performance, instead it might…
- 10059158May 29, 2015Jaguar: this tsb contains an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. Noticed aspirated and supercharged in the engine which could be the source of the…
- 10096582May 19, 2015"situation: a 'humming' noise may be evident from the engine when the engine is idling. Cause: this may be caused by dust and/or water ingress to the primary drive belt idler…
- 10096579May 19, 2015"situation: the fluid level in the engine coolant system expansion tank may fall below the minimum level over a period of time or a low coolant level message is displayed in…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 5 | 26% |
| 2014 | 4 | 36% |
| 2013 | 10 | 29% |
| 2012 | 13 | 34% |
| 2011 | 9 | 11% |
| 2010 | 12 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jaguar XF
15 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Jaguar XF
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.
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