2012 Jaguar XK Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 Jaguar XK, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 Jaguar XK
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Exterior lighting
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…
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…
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Electrical system
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…
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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Jaguar XK have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,423 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 14, 2016 · Electrical system
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 31, 2014 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Jaguar XK (XK Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 22–24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Jaguar XK model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XK model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Jaguar XK | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Jaguar XK | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 Jaguar XK | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 Jaguar XK | 1 | 15 |
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 Jaguar XK | 2 | 3 |
| 2011 Jaguar XK | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 Jaguar XK | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Jaguar XK | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Jaguar XK | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 Jaguar XK | 2 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2012 Jaguar XK
How do I know if my 2012 Jaguar XK has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 Jaguar XK; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jaguar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V340000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jaguar models
- S-Type483 complaints
- XF394 complaints
- X-Type315 complaints
- I-PACE238 complaints
- XJ8176 complaints
- F-PACE137 complaints
- XJ134 complaints
- XJ6127 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.