2012 Jaguar XK Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XK years
- Not enough data 8th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jaguar XK. That ranks 8th out of 19 XK model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,845 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Jaguar XK problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 2,845 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 8,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Jaguar XK recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Jaguar XK vehicles manufactured March 4, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front side lamps (parking lamps) may turn off after approximately 5 minutes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update software that controls the front side lamps, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J049.
Electrical system
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 XK convertible vehicles manufactured October 1, 2010, through August 1, 2013. The switch in the overhead roof console also activates the power operated windows when the convertible roof is opening or closing. The switch does not move downward to close the windows. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
Risk: The power windows may inadvertently be activated and pinch or injure an arm or finger.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the overhead roof console, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J030.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
A defect exists in the jaguar xk convertible, which has repeatedly and unpredictably prevented the jaguar from operating, apparently in connection with a concurrent draining of the car's battery. The defect renders the automobile unable to reliably start and deprives the owner of the utility of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jaguar xk. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle started smoking and stalled in the middle of the highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The mechanic diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The failure occurred three times…
Other Jaguar XK years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 XK | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 XK | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 XK | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 XK | 3 | 2 |
| 2010 XK | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 XK | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 XK | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 XK | 15 | 1 |
| 2006 XK | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 XK | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 XK | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 XK | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 XK | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 XK | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 XK | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 XK | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 XK | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 XK | 0 | 1 |
See all Jaguar XK problems by year, every Jaguar model, or the Jaguar VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jaguar XK?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Jaguar XK?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Jaguar XK a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XK model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.