Is unintended vehicle movement while parked or idling a known issue with the 2013 Jaguar Xf?

2 NHTSA complaints have been filed about unintended vehicle movement while parked or idling on the 2013 Jaguar Xf (2013-10 → 2017-03). Reported component: STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #10958776): "MY VEHICLE ROLLED BACK ABOUT 3 FEET WHILE IT WAS IDLING IN MY DRIVEWAY" Source: NHTSA.

2013 Jaguar Xf Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

Q: Is coolant leak and engine overheating a known issue with the 2013 Jaguar Xf?

3 NHTSA complaints have been filed about coolant leak and engine overheating on the 2013 Jaguar Xf (2019-08 → 2022-07). Reported component: ENGINE. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11269419): "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" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is central junction box water ingress and electrical failure a known issue with the 2013 Jaguar Xf?

3 NHTSA complaints have been filed about central junction box water ingress and electrical failure on the 2013 Jaguar Xf (2016-06 → 2023-05). Reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11522947): "To the best of my ability id like to explain why my car does not operate . i have taken my car to two jaguar dealership and have talked to Rocco' s European car repair shop as well and the all say that what is defective with my car is the central junction box. When I asked them" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is dashboard covering separating from adhesive a known issue with the 2013 Jaguar Xf?

4 NHTSA complaints have been filed about dashboard covering separating from adhesive on the 2013 Jaguar Xf (2018-07 → 2021-04). Reported component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11129460): "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" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is fuel odor and pump/injector failure with stalling a known issue with the 2013 Jaguar Xf?

6 NHTSA complaints have been filed about fuel odor and pump/injector failure with stalling on the 2013 Jaguar Xf (2016-10 → 2026-05). Reported component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #10915194): "TL* 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" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is engine stall and power loss while driving a known issue with the 2013 Jaguar Xf?

6 NHTSA complaints have been filed about engine stall and power loss while driving on the 2013 Jaguar Xf (2015-05 → 2024-10). Reported component: POWER TRAIN, ENGINE. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11618623): "The contact owns a 2013 Jaguar XF. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated that the drive(D) started flashing RED on the console by the shift selector and on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is takata airbag recall part unavailability a known issue with the 2013 Jaguar Xf?

4 NHTSA complaints have been filed about takata airbag recall part unavailability on the 2013 Jaguar Xf (2018-01 → 2018-04). Reported component: AIR BAGS. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11078319): "TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V010000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is tire tread separation and wheel failure a known issue with the 2013 Jaguar Xf?

3 NHTSA complaints have been filed about tire tread separation and wheel failure on the 2013 Jaguar Xf (2014-09 → 2020-07). Reported component: WHEELS. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11339394): "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" Source: NHTSA.

The 2013 Jaguar Xf carries 12 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and hydraulic power assist system. Owners report 8 recurring issue clusters, led by “Coolant leak and engine overheating.” Jaguar service is built around an annual visit. Cars from the 1990s ran about 10,000 miles between services; the V8 era moved to 16,000 miles or 12 months; and modern cars use a service indicator that counts down from the same annual ceiling based on how you drive. New Jaguars include EliteCare, which covers scheduled maintenance for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Two things deserve a straight answer here. First, 1997 to 2002 V8s had plastic timing-chain tensioners that crack with age, and an unfixed one can wreck the engine. Second, the automatic transmission is marketed as filled for life, but ZF, the company that builds it, publishes its own fluid-change guidance. Both are covered below.

12 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Campaign #16V796000 · Jan 11, 2016

Issue: 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.

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.

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Campaign #16V137000 · Jul 3, 2016

Issue: 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.

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.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign #18V009000 · Aug 1, 2018

Issue: 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, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Campaign #14V291000 · Feb 6, 2014

Issue: 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.

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.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign #14V123000 · Mar 14, 2014

Issue: 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."

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Campaign #14V181000 · Mar 31, 2014

Issue: 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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Campaign #15V091000 · Feb 18, 2015

Issue: 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.

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.

SUSPENSION:REAR

Campaign #14V157000 · Mar 31, 2014

Issue: 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.

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.

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Campaign #14V390000 · Jan 7, 2014

Issue: 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.

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Campaign #13V341000 · May 8, 2013

Issue: 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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Campaign #12V571000 · Jul 12, 2012

Issue: 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.

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.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign #18V010000 · Aug 1, 2018

Issue: 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, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2013 Jaguar Xf.

Reported to NHTSA

Coolant leak and engine overheating

ENGINE

3 NHTSA complaints · 2019-08 → 2022-07

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11269419

“JAGUAR STATEMENT: MY 2013 JAGUAR XF WAS UNDER WARRANTY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2018. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND WATER COOLANT LEAK; WHILE DRIVING OUT OF MY GARAGE DOWN MY STREET THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON SO I PARK IT AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY LOCAL JAGUAR DEALERSHIP TO BE LOOKED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11252313

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Central junction box water ingress and electrical failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 NHTSA complaints · 2016-06 → 2023-05

“To the best of my ability id like to explain why my car does not operate . i have taken my car to two jaguar dealership and have talked to Rocco' s European car repair shop as well and the all say that what is defective with my car is the central junction box. When I asked them”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11522947

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10873790

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Dashboard covering separating from adhesive

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 NHTSA complaints · 2018-07 → 2021-04

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11129460

“MY JAG XF 2013 DASH IS BEING TORN AWAY AND SEPARATING. IT IS ANNOYING TO ME THAT JAGUAR REFUSES TO ADMIT USING SUBPAR MATERIALS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11109547

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Unintended vehicle movement while parked or idling

STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 NHTSA complaints · 2013-10 → 2017-03

“MY VEHICLE ROLLED BACK ABOUT 3 FEET WHILE IT WAS IDLING IN MY DRIVEWAY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10958776

“ON SEPT 27, 2013 AROUND 7A.M., I DROVE MY CAR TO THE MAIL BOX WHERE I PULLED OVER ON A ROAD WITH A SLIGHT INCLINE AND UP ON THE ROUNDED CURB, PUT IT IN PARK, OPENED THE DOOR, WALK ALONG THE SIDE OF THE CAR, CROSSED IN FRONT TO RETRIEVE MY MAIL. AFTER GETTING MY MAIL, WHEN I”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10548937

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Fuel odor and pump/injector failure with stalling

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

6 NHTSA complaints · 2016-10 → 2026-05

“TL* 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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10915194

“TL* 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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11114470

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11287758

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Engine stall and power loss while driving

POWER TRAIN, ENGINE

6 NHTSA complaints · 2015-05 → 2024-10

“The contact owns a 2013 Jaguar XF. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated that the drive(D) started flashing RED on the console by the shift selector and on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11618623

“The car employs a start/stop system to shut the engine when stopped. When it restarts the engine, the idle speed drops to about 400 RPM (half normal idle) and surges when it recovers. It has also stalled several times. I've asked the dealership to fix this, but when at the”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11513654

“AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR THE CAR STARTED TO STALL AND WHEN I STOPPED IN TRAFFIC LIGHT THE ENGINE SHUT ITSELF OFF WITHOUT NOTICE AND I HAD TO RESTART. THE STALLING AND ENGINE GOING OFF CONTINUED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10721391

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Takata airbag recall part unavailability

AIR BAGS

4 NHTSA complaints · 2018-01 → 2018-04

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V010000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11078319

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JAGUAR XF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO TRADE IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (PHILLIPS CHEVROLET OF LANSING, 17730 TORRENCE AVE, LANSING, IL 60438, (708) 474-0000) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11064937

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Tire tread separation and wheel failure

WHEELS

3 NHTSA complaints · 2014-09 → 2020-07

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11339394

“DEAR SIR OR MA'AM, I AM WRITING TO INFORM YOU OF WHAT I VIEW AS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IN HOPES THAT YOU WILL CONSIDER INVESTIGATING THE MATTER. ON MARCH 13, 2015, I PURCHASED A 2013 JAGUAR XF, (VIN: [XXX]), THAT WAS CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED, BUT HAD NEVER BEEN OWNED BY ANYONE EXCEPT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10787821

“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. *TR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10637779

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Note: NHTSA also opened 1 defect investigation(s) on this vehicle that closed without action.

Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 13, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Oil & Filter Change

Every 10,000 mi

Annual on every era of Jaguar. The 1990s sixes list about 10,000 miles; V8 and Ingenium cars list up to 16,000 miles or 12 months, with the service indicator shortening that under hard use. Many independent shops suggest more frequent changes on the 2.0L Ingenium because of documented oil-dilution reports. Follow your manual and never pass the 12-month mark.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 10,000 mi

Rotate with each service where fitment allows. Many F-Type and R models run staggered sizes that cannot rotate; check wear and age instead.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Fluid

Every 20,000 mi

Every 2 years on most models; some older schedules stretch to 3. Fluid absorbs moisture on the calendar, not the odometer, so low-mileage cars still need this. The I-Pace keeps the 2-year interval even though regenerative braking saves the pads.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Brake Inspection

Every 10,000 mi

Pads, rotors, and hoses checked at every annual service.

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Annually or about every 15,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Engine Coolant

Every 100,000 mi

Modern long-life coolant runs roughly 10 years or 100,000+ miles; 1990s cars need a change every few years. On the I-Pace the coolant loop cools the battery pack, and that service is best left to shops trained on high-voltage systems.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Drive Belt

Every 60,000 mi

No fixed factory interval; inspected at each service and replaced on condition. On Ingenium engines, oil leaks reaching the belt and tensioner are a documented failure pattern worth checking at every oil change.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

12V Battery

Every 25,000 mi

Tested at each annual service. Modern Jaguars carry heavy electronics loads and are sensitive to weak batteries; the I-Pace depends on the 12V system to wake the EV drivetrain.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

5 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

complaints mentioning a crash

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2013 Jaguar Xf reflects Jaguar's published service intervals and the Jaguar Service Interval Indicator system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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