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2013 Jaguar XF: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2013 Jaguar XF, most recently filed January 2018. Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 12campaigns 2 air bag · 2 steering · 2 fuel pump Source: NHTSA Complaints 34filed Owner reports, 2009–2018 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy 23mpg combined $2,840/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 2 L 4-cyl· 8-speed automatic 5 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (12)

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2013 Jaguar XF. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2013 Jaguar XF. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V009000 Filed Jan 8, 2018

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
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, 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.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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.
80.1% repairedof 8,925 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V009000
Listed for 2013 Jaguar XF. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V010000 Filed Jan 8, 2018

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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.
88.4% repairedof 16,532 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2013 Jaguar XF. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V796000 Filed Nov 1, 2016

Fuel Line Clearance may be Insufficient

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
83.3% repairedof 5,081 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2013 Jaguar XF. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V137000 Filed Mar 7, 2016

Loss of Power Steering Assist

Steering · hydraulic power assist system
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
88.2% repairedof 6,938 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2013 Jaguar XF. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V091000 Filed Feb 18, 2015

Fuel Starvation may cause Vehicle Stall

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
92.9% repairedof 355 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2013 Jaguar XF. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V390000 Filed Jul 1, 2014

Power Assist Steering Hose Restriction

Steering · hydraulic power assist · hose, piping, and connections
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
97.5% repairedof 81 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V390000
Listed for 2013 Jaguar XF. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V291000 Filed Jun 2, 2014

Rear Brake Pipe Leaking Brake Fluid

Service brakes, hydraulic · fluid
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
97.1% repairedof 68 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2013 Jaguar XF. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V157000 Filed Mar 31, 2014

Rear Wheel Alignment Linkage Mounting Hardware

Suspension · rear
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
96% repairedof 297 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2013 Jaguar XF. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V181000 Filed Mar 31, 2014

CAC Hose may Detach/Unexpected Engine Stall

Engine and engine cooling
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
98.9% repairedof 1,589 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2013 Jaguar XF. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V123000 Filed Mar 14, 2014

Missing Certification Label/FMVSS 567

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
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."
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Repair progress not yet reported3 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2013 Jaguar XF. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 13V341000 Filed Aug 5, 2013

CAC Hose may Detach/Unexpected Engine Stall

Engine and engine cooling
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
93.5% repairedof 940 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V341000
Listed for 2013 Jaguar XF. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 12V571000 Filed Dec 7, 2012

Fuel Starvation may cause Vehicle Stall

Electrical system
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Repair progress not yet reported9 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V571000

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Owner complaints (34)

34 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Jaguar XF, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 34.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2013 compares with other XF years

Best and worst XF years →
90 106 80 38 34 11 19 5 5 2
2009201020112012201320142015201620172018
This year (2013)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined

23
mpg combined
19
city
30
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,550
CO₂ tailpipe
387 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year

Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2013 Jaguar XF configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 30 / 23$3,550387
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 27 / 21$3,900427
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive16 / 25 / 19$4,350461
5 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 23 / 18$4,550500
5 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 23 / 18$4,550500

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2013 Jaguar XF FAQ

How many recalls does the 2013 Jaguar XF have?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns: 18V009000 (air bag), 18V010000 (air bag), 16V796000 (fuel system), 16V137000 (steering), 15V091000 (fuel pump), 14V390000 (steering), 14V291000 (brake), 14V157000 (suspension), 14V181000 (engine), 14V123000 (equipment), 13V341000 (engine), 12V571000 (fuel pump). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2013 Jaguar XF problems?

Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (10), Unknown or other (9), Fuel/propulsion system (6) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2013 Jaguar XF get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 19 city, 30 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2013 XF compare with other years?

Among the 2009–2018 Jaguar XF model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2010 the most (106). The 2013 drew 34. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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