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2012 Jaguar XK Recalls & Complaints

The 2012 Jaguar XK has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2012 Jaguar XK. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2012 Jaguar XK owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jaguar XK, describing incidents dated November 15, 2012 to April 8, 2013.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10874250 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #10562333 · Filed

    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 WITHIN…

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Parking Lamps may Turn Off/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #15V038000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported January 27, 2015 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 4,787 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.99% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J049 · Owners notified March 5, 2015 · Vehicles built March 4, 2011 – March 20, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Convertible Roof & Windows Switch/FMVSS 118

NHTSA #13V340000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

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

Potentially affected: 1,989 vehicles

Repair completion: 90.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J030 · Owners notified October 1, 2013 · Vehicles built October 1, 2010 – August 1, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

The power windows may inadvertently be activated and pinch or injure an arm or finger.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Other Jaguar XK model years

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