2012 Jaguar XJL Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 24,718miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Jaguar XJL (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Jaguar XJL. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and brakes (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,718 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Electrical system2 40%
- Suspension2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Engine1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Also reported: Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Dropped my car off at the dealership july 23 and picked it up on august 23 and my brake caliber feel off as I was driving and my tie rod end on the passenger side is damage and my car had only 29,000 miles on it. But when I dropped my car july 23 I had no issues with my car except for the sunshade visor not working properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10915377, filed 2016-10, 29,000 milesSuspension: “The contact owns a 2012 Jaguar XJL. While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was present coming from the engine and exhaust fumes were present inside the cabin. In addition, while driving highway speeds, the vehicle swayed from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (browns Jaguar in richmond, va) where it was diagnosed that the super charger needed to be replaced in order to resolve the engine/exhaust failure, and the upper control arm bushings and trust bushings needed to be replaced in order to resolve the suspension issues. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11032095, filed 2017-10, 40,000 milesBrakes: “Takata recall: I took my car into the local dealership to diagnose a sound in the engine compartment. I was told the car needed a water pump, brake system repairs, wheel alignment, and new tires. More recently I was told there are multiple leaks in connections related to the water pump problem. There is also vibration in the steering wheel. The engine compartment sound is when idling in my driveway; the steering wheel vibration occurs while driving on local streets; it does not occur when driving on the highway at interstate speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #11003404, filed 2017-07, 24,718 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 29,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Jaguar XJL in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212844Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212843Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10174498Apr 30, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. JLR is investigating 3.0P S/C FEAD idler pulley and S/C tensioner emitting excess noise (NVH)
- 10146032Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 10146031Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030Aug 20, 2018Equipment. SIM card activation issues
- 10146029Aug 20, 2018Equipment. InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Mar 8, 2018Equipment. Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Dec 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
Other model years of the Jaguar XJL
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 24,718 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Jaguar XJL have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Jaguar XJL as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2012 Jaguar XJL is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2012 Jaguar XJL been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Jaguar XJL reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,718 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 29,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.