NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Jaguar XF Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Jaguar XF has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 35 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jaguar dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Jaguar XF. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 Jaguar XF owner complaints

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Jaguar XF, describing incidents dated September 27, 2013 to October 18, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 10 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 9 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
  • Air Bags 5 complaints
  • Power Train 5 complaints
  • Electrical System 4 complaints

Of the 35 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 35 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11771929 · Filed

    Hard steering and fuel leaking from under the car on the passenger side.

  • ODI #11739654 · Filed

    I own the car and have had it for 3 years well maintenance but I notice when I pump gas it doesn’t want to go water leak in the the car when it rain and the fuel g lm from the gas tank leaks and you can smell gas strongly

  • ODI #11618623 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2013 Jaguar XF. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated that the drive(D) started flashing RED on the console by the shift selector and on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that the check engine…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2013 Jaguar XF in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

NHTSA #18V009000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported January 8, 2018 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 8,925 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J071 · Owners notified June 27, 2018 · Vehicles built May 15, 2012 – September 13, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2013 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Unless included in "Zone A" above, Jaguar is recalling certain 2010 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." Unless included in Zone A and Zone B above, Jaguar is recalling certain 2009 MY Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J071.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

NHTSA #18V010000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported January 8, 2018 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 16,532 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J072 · Owners notified June 27, 2018 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.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." Unless included in Zone A and Zone B above, Jaguar is also recalling certain 2010-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J072.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Line Clearance may be Insufficient

NHTSA #16V796000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported November 1, 2016 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 5,081 vehicles

Repair completion: 83.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J077 · Owners notified February 3, 2017 · Vehicles built May 22, 2013 – June 15, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the underfloor fuel delivery lines and the under shield and body allowing the fuel lines to chafe, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasions, replacing it as necessary and install additional clips, free of charge. Parts are not yet available and second notice will be sent when parts are available. The recall is expected to begin January 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J077.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Loss of Power Steering Assist

NHTSA #16V137000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported March 7, 2016 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 6,938 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J061 · Owners notified June 28, 2016 · Vehicles built May 16, 2012 – June 15, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 16, 2012, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The retaining bolt for the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Safety consequence

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FEAD pulley assembly, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notifications on May 28, 2016. This recall began July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J061.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Starvation may cause Vehicle Stall

NHTSA #15V091000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported February 18, 2015 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 355 vehicles

Repair completion: 92.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J051 · Owners notified March 24, 2015 · Vehicles built September 11, 2012 – October 8, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 XF vehicles manufactured September 11, 2012, to October 8, 2012. The electronic modules which control the fuel pump may shut down causing the fuel pump to stop pumping fuel.

Safety consequence

The fuel pump shutdown will result in the vehicle stalling. The vehicle would also lose power-assisted braking and power-assisted steering. Any of these conditions may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and install if necessary, an additional wiring harness to the in-tank fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J051.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Power Assist Steering Hose Restriction

NHTSA #14V390000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice

Reported July 1, 2014 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 81 vehicles

Repair completion: 97.53% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J042 · Owners notified August 6, 2014 · Vehicles built July 2, 2013 – April 11, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XF (XFR-S) vehicles manufactured July 2, 2013, to April 11, 2014. A component within the Power Assist Steering system (PAS) may collapse and restrict fluid flow within the PAS hose causing a loss of power steering.

Safety consequence

The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved PAS hose, free of charge. the recall began on August 6, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J042.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Brake Pipe Leaking Brake Fluid

NHTSA #14V291000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Fluid · NHTSA notice

Reported June 2, 2014 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 68 vehicles

Repair completion: 97.06% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J036 · Owners notified August 1, 2014 · Vehicles built October 18, 2012 – February 25, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XF vehicles manufactured October 18, 2012, through February 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the right-hand rear brake pipe may wear against a bracket located on the rear sub frame. This condition may cause the brake pipe to wear through and leak brake fluid.

Safety consequence

Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pipe for signs of wear, maninpulate the bracket on the rear sub frame, and inspect and replace the rear brake pipes if wear is visible, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J036.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

CAC Hose may Detach/Unexpected Engine Stall

NHTSA #14V181000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported March 31, 2014 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,589 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J034 · Owners notified May 9, 2014 · Vehicles built July 1, 2012 – October 1, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 XF 2.0L GTDi vehicles manufactured May 2013 through October 2013. The hose clamp for the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose may be out of position and loose, allowing the hose to detach.

Safety consequence

If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, steering and brake assistance may be lost further increasing the risk.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the CAC hose to make sure its clamp is in the correct position and tight, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin in late May 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J034. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-341.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Wheel Alignment Linkage Mounting Hardware

NHTSA #14V157000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported March 31, 2014 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 297 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J037 · Owners notified May 5, 2014 · Vehicles built November 1, 2012 – January 31, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XJ, XF and XK vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the toe links, components used to control the alignment of the rear wheels, can separate from the rear sub-frame.

Safety consequence

If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar notified owners on May 8, 2014, and dealers will replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J037.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Missing Certification Label/FMVSS 567

NHTSA #14V123000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported March 14, 2014 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 3 vehicles

Jaguar campaign J039 · Owners notified March 14, 2014 · Vehicles built March 26, 2013 – April 10, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 XF and XJ vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through April 10, 2013. In these vehicles, the certification label that is intended to specify the required Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear, the manufacture date and country of manufacture is absent. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

Safety consequence

If the certification label does not specify all the necessary information or the vehicle weight range could result in the vehicle being overloaded and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar will notify owners and dealers will re-acquire and will provide a replacement vehicle or a full refund of the purchase, free of charge. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number associated with this recall is J039.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

CAC Hose may Detach/Unexpected Engine Stall

NHTSA #13V341000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported August 5, 2013 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 940 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J034 · Owners notified September 20, 2013

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 XF 2.0L GTDi vehicles manufactured July 2012 through May 2013. The hose clamp for the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose may be out of position and loose, allowing the hose to detach.

Safety consequence

If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, steering and brake assistance may be lost further increasing the risk.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the CAC hose to make sure its clamp is in the correct position and tight, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J034.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Starvation may cause Vehicle Stall

NHTSA #12V571000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported December 7, 2012 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 9 vehicles

Jaguar campaign J028 · Owners notified January 24, 2013 · Vehicles built October 3, 2012 – October 12, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2013 XF vehicles manufactured October 3, 2012, through October 12, 2012 and equipped with a gasoline engine. The electronic modules which control the fuel pump may shut down causing the fuel pump to stop pumping fuel. The resulting fuel starvation will cause the engine to stall.

Safety consequence

An engine stall without warning while driving may lead to a loss of motive power, a loss of power-assisted braking and a loss of power-assisted steering. Each of these conditions may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wiring harness to the in-tank fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover at 1-800-452-4827.

Notes

Jaguar's campaign recall number is J028.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Jaguar XF model years

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