2012 Jaguar Xk Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Jaguar Xk.

20112013
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2012 Jaguar Xk Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Jaguar Xk.

Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2012 Jaguar Xk

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,776 vehicles.

15V038000Exterior Lighting
~4,787 affected

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."

13V340000Electrical System
~1,989 affected

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."

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2012 Jaguar Xk — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Jaguar Xk reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Jaguar Xk has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Jaguar Xk?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2012 Jaguar Xk have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,776 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Jaguar Xk?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jaguar Xk reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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