Every 2012 Jaguar XK recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 15V038000
Jan 27, 2015Exterior Lighting
- 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."
- Risk
- If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 15V038000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 13V340000
May 8, 2013Electrical System
- 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."
- Risk
- The power windows may inadvertently be activated and pinch or injure an arm or finger.
- 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.
Full recall details for 13V340000 →
2012 Jaguar XK complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jaguar XK. Jaguar has issued at least 305 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System1
- Engine1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (95)
- Electrical System (75)
- Latches/Locks/Linkages (28)
- Power Train (21)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (20)
- Exterior Lighting (18)
Read Jaguar XK owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jaguar XK. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
2012 JAGUAR XKJun 14, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10874250
“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.”
2012 JAGUAR XKJan 31, 2014
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10562333
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