KnownCarProblems2013 Jaguar XF Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Jaguar XF, most often about the engine (29% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 5th of 13 XF model years by number of complaints and has 12 recalls.
Most common 2013 Jaguar XF problems
Engine
10 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Jaguar XF. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to…
2103 Jaguar XF AWD failure of Jaguar OEM 13-18 xj 3.0l-v6 radiator-water pipe c2z31644 caused the engine to overheat and stop on a busy highway. This item is know to fail due to poor quality and/or design. The car could not be driven off the highway and driver had to exit the vehicle causing a safety hazard for them…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles.
I have a big issue with my dashboard starting to come apart because of the adhesive Jaguar used to hold down the leather is not hold. How many complaints need to be documented before Jaguar address the issue. I have researched and found that Jaguar is using staples on the replacement dashboards to keep this from…
It is very alarming to see that over the course of a couple of years my vehicles dashboard is separating itself from the metal front air conditioning vent piece this is happening for no apparent reason on my Jaguar XF
Fuel system
8 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2013 Jaguar XF. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and fuel injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
The contact owns a 2013 Jaguar XF. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal fuel odor and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to cherry hill Jaguar (2000 nj-70, cherry hill, nj) where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors were defective and needed to be replaced. The…
Transmission
5 complaints · 14%The vehicle lost power on freeway, lost power to power steering, felt sluggish (no fuel) when I pressed accelerator, could not accelerate above 35 MPH. Had to stop car on side of road. Turned on and off waithed 10min, car started and was able to drive, but repeated above discrimination. Occured 12072019 and 12082019.…
2013 Jaguar XF gear select knob wont rise. Was driving like normal, arrived at work, parked the vehicle, and turned off the vehicle. Gear selector tucked away, however when the ignition was attempted to be started again, the gear select knob will not rise.
Air bags
5 complaints · 14%Parts are unavailable for this recall, which was expected to be resolved in january. I was sold this vehicle unknowing of the recall. Not sure on the legality of that. This serious matter has not been dealt with in a timely manner at all.
Driving Jaguar XF and hood bonnet opened at 45 miles an hour on its own. Destroyed winds shield and the body around the windshield causing almost 2 accidents emotional stress and the inconvenience of not having a car to get to my promotion meeting. Pulling up on a highway. The harlingen cops were called made it to my…
Electrical
4 complaints · 11%My new car 26,000 miles Jaguar went dead in the middle of the street towed to the dealer. Happened again last week in my way to las vegas from los angeles. I am sure this will happen again. There is a defect with this car.
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 9%I bought a new used car in la on sept 14 2014. When I drove back to sf on no5 highway on sept 15 2014 about 1 am .the back left wheel started caught fire when I was driving normally.
I purchased a set of 4 new tires. Following installation, about 2,000 miles into their use, 3 of the 4 tires had the tread separate from the internal belts causing the vehicle to vibrate, pull to one side and ultimately would have LED to a complete tire failure. Neither the seller nor the manufacturer took any action…
Steering
3 complaints · 9%I was driving near fm 1960, my steering was very stiff and the car turned off while driving. I had it towed across town to my moms house which was closer than my home. The car has been towed to Jaguar where they have stated this malfunction is not recall related. They were rude and non helpful. We believe this…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Jaguar XF recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
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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, con
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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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.
Brakes: fluid
Risk: Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: rear
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Powered vehicle rollaway
Summary
On december 16, 2016, odi opened pe16-015 to investigate seven complaints alleging incidents of powered rollaway in model year (my) 2012 through 2014 land rover/range rover evoque and jaguar xf vehicles. The complaints all alleged that the rollaway incidents occurred after the operators shifted to park and exited the vehicle with the engine left running. All of the incidents alleged that crashes resulted from the unexpected vehicle movement and three alleged injuries. Two of the complaints counted in the opening resume (id's 10760326 and 10884136) involved the same vehicle and incident. Odi has not received any new complaints since pe16-015 was opened, resulting in current odi report totals
Questions about the 2013 Jaguar XF
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jaguar XF?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (10 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); other or unspecified (9 complaints, typically around 76,500 miles); fuel system (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Jaguar XF have?
- 12 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 8, 2018 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Jaguar XF?
- It is 5th of 13 XF model years by number of complaints, with 35 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.