- The 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."
- The risk
- If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Jaguar XK Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Jaguar XK with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2015 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 2011 has 0 and the 2013 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical XK year, for its age
#303 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Jaguar XK problems
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2012 Jaguar XK recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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."
- The risk
- The power windows may inadvertently be activated and pinch or injure an arm or finger.
- The 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.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2012 Jaguar XK
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 vehicle. Despite the vehicle being serviced by jaguar's authorized dealer for this defect on eight separate occasions and replacing the battery and battery monitor multiple times, the defect remains.
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 two years. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure was 8,000. The pistons and valve cover gaskets were replaced. The engine was replaced twice. Updated 04/16/14..Updated 06/23/14 *bf updated 06/2014 *js
Jaguar XK: every year compared
All XK years2012 Jaguar XK vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Jaguar XK | 2 | 2 | D | |
| 2012 Jaguar XF | 38 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Jaguar XJ (LWB) | 12 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Jaguar XJ (SWB) | 7 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Jaguar XK
Does the 2012 Jaguar XK have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Jaguar XK: exterior lighting (January 2015); electrical system (August 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jaguar XK?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Jaguar XK had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 31, 2014 and the latest on June 14, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Jaguar XK a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Jaguar XK year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jaguar XK years have the most complaints?
2007 (30), 2006 (26), 2010 (6). See every Jaguar XK year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Jaguar XK has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data