JAGUAR XF · model year

2013 JAGUAR XF

51 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash reports, and 12 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2013JAGUARXF carries 51 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and Not Rated/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2013 XF is engine with 9 filings, followed by unknown or other (9) and fuel/propulsion system (5). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 12 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2013 XF. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

51
Complaints
6
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

51 filings

Crashes Reported

6 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated · Front: Not Rated/5 · Side: Not Rated/5 · Rollover: Not Rated/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ENGINE9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER9
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5
POWER TRAIN5
AIR BAGS5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
WHEELS2
SERVICE BRAKES2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
STEERING2
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
SUSPENSION1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
TIRES1

Recalls (12)

14V18100031/03/2014

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

14V15700031/03/2014

SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

15V09100018/02/2015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

14V12300014/03/2014

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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

18V00900008/01/2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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), a

18V01000008/01/2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 (Saipa

12V57100007/12/2012

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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

16V13700007/03/2016

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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

13V34100005/08/2013

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

14V29100002/06/2014

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

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

16V79600001/11/2016

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

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

14V39000001/07/2014

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

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 steeri

Recent Complaints

20241008POWER TRAIN

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 the check engine warning light was also flashing. The contact pulled over, and stopped the vehicle, but had not turned the engine off. The contact shifted to park(P) and then shifted back to drive(D) and was able to resume normal driving. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

20241008ENGINE

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 the check engine warning light was also flashing. The contact pulled over, and stopped the vehicle, but had not turned the engine off. The contact shifted to park(P) and then shifted back to drive(D) and was able to resume normal driving. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

20230519ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 all as to why this does not function they all said its a known problem with the car specifically due to "water ingress" leaking from the windshield wiper pump and on to the underside of the Central junction box and my wires are corroded and cause electrical failure as the say water and electricity are not a safe combination. with this malfunction my car no longer starts . Yes of course my car is available for inspection and it has been confirmed by both Hennessey Jaguar of Atlanta and Jaguar south Atlanta both have provided documentation as to the necessity to change the central junction box and both dealership's are not privately owned and not connected to one another yet they state the same reason as to why

20230519VISIBILITY/WIPER

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 all as to why this does not function they all said its a known problem with the car specifically due to "water ingress" leaking from the windshield wiper pump and on to the underside of the Central junction box and my wires are corroded and cause electrical failure as the say water and electricity are not a safe combination. with this malfunction my car no longer starts . Yes of course my car is available for inspection and it has been confirmed by both Hennessey Jaguar of Atlanta and Jaguar south Atlanta both have provided documentation as to the necessity to change the central junction box and both dealership's are not privately owned and not connected to one another yet they state the same reason as to why

20230519EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 all as to why this does not function they all said its a known problem with the car specifically due to "water ingress" leaking from the windshield wiper pump and on to the underside of the Central junction box and my wires are corroded and cause electrical failure as the say water and electricity are not a safe combination. with this malfunction my car no longer starts . Yes of course my car is available for inspection and it has been confirmed by both Hennessey Jaguar of Atlanta and Jaguar south Atlanta both have provided documentation as to the necessity to change the central junction box and both dealership's are not privately owned and not connected to one another yet they state the same reason as to why

20230324ENGINE

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 dealer, the system would not shut the engine so they have not verified the issue. The first safety issue happens if the driver is not expecting the surge resulting in sudden acceleration. The second issue happened when the car stalled at an intersection with other cars trying to get by. This has happened many times since I purchased the car in 2015. The stop/start function stopped working for a period of time when the primary battery was older and weak. Since replacing the batter, this is happening more frequently now. I did find this issue on KBB's website, but not on yours https://www.kbb.com/jaguar/xf/2013/recall/

20220729CrashSTEERING

LOUD POPPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOW COOLANT MESSAGE FLASHING AND WHITE SMOKE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT WHILE DRIVING UNTIL VEHICLE REFUSED TO GO AS I TRIED TO PULL INTO A GAS STATION THE VEHICLE BECAME DISABLED, AND CAUSED A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH, AND THE BUMPER AND DRIVER HEAD LIGHT WHICH I JUST PAID TO REPAIR IS NO GOOD AS A RESULT, AND POLICE HAD TO USE THEIR PATROL CARS IN ORDER TO PUSH ME OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION (TOOK ABOUT 15 MINS FOR RESPONSE) HAD TO WAIT 5AND A HALF HOURS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME, VEHICLE DOES NOT RE START. VEHICLE HAD 7 RECALLS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED INCLUDING JAGUAR CAC HOSE REPAIRATION. VEHICLE DOES NOT CURRENTLY FALL UNDER RECALL DUE TO PREVIOUS REPAIR. THE REPAIR FOR THIS RECALL ISSUED BACK IN 2014 FAILED. JAGUAR DEALERSHIP UNHELP FUL. CAR HAS BEEN PARKED OVER A MONTH AND A HALF NOW. HAVENT HAD A VEHICLE SINCE. UNDER THE HOOD YOU CAN VISIBLY SEE A HOSE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO ATTACH TO SOMETHING THAT IS NOT ATTACHED. C

20220729CrashSERVICE BRAKES

LOUD POPPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOW COOLANT MESSAGE FLASHING AND WHITE SMOKE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT WHILE DRIVING UNTIL VEHICLE REFUSED TO GO AS I TRIED TO PULL INTO A GAS STATION THE VEHICLE BECAME DISABLED, AND CAUSED A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH, AND THE BUMPER AND DRIVER HEAD LIGHT WHICH I JUST PAID TO REPAIR IS NO GOOD AS A RESULT, AND POLICE HAD TO USE THEIR PATROL CARS IN ORDER TO PUSH ME OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION (TOOK ABOUT 15 MINS FOR RESPONSE) HAD TO WAIT 5AND A HALF HOURS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME, VEHICLE DOES NOT RE START. VEHICLE HAD 7 RECALLS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED INCLUDING JAGUAR CAC HOSE REPAIRATION. VEHICLE DOES NOT CURRENTLY FALL UNDER RECALL DUE TO PREVIOUS REPAIR. THE REPAIR FOR THIS RECALL ISSUED BACK IN 2014 FAILED. JAGUAR DEALERSHIP UNHELP FUL. CAR HAS BEEN PARKED OVER A MONTH AND A HALF NOW. HAVENT HAD A VEHICLE SINCE. UNDER THE HOOD YOU CAN VISIBLY SEE A HOSE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO ATTACH TO SOMETHING THAT IS NOT ATTACHED. C

20220729CrashENGINE

LOUD POPPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOW COOLANT MESSAGE FLASHING AND WHITE SMOKE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT WHILE DRIVING UNTIL VEHICLE REFUSED TO GO AS I TRIED TO PULL INTO A GAS STATION THE VEHICLE BECAME DISABLED, AND CAUSED A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH, AND THE BUMPER AND DRIVER HEAD LIGHT WHICH I JUST PAID TO REPAIR IS NO GOOD AS A RESULT, AND POLICE HAD TO USE THEIR PATROL CARS IN ORDER TO PUSH ME OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION (TOOK ABOUT 15 MINS FOR RESPONSE) HAD TO WAIT 5AND A HALF HOURS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME, VEHICLE DOES NOT RE START. VEHICLE HAD 7 RECALLS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED INCLUDING JAGUAR CAC HOSE REPAIRATION. VEHICLE DOES NOT CURRENTLY FALL UNDER RECALL DUE TO PREVIOUS REPAIR. THE REPAIR FOR THIS RECALL ISSUED BACK IN 2014 FAILED. JAGUAR DEALERSHIP UNHELP FUL. CAR HAS BEEN PARKED OVER A MONTH AND A HALF NOW. HAVENT HAD A VEHICLE SINCE. UNDER THE HOOD YOU CAN VISIBLY SEE A HOSE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO ATTACH TO SOMETHING THAT IS NOT ATTACHED. C

20220614FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

There have been constant issues with this vehicle. The car has a strong odor of gasoline when driven. No alarms or indicators tells me that there is a problem. There have been safety recalls on this particular model that have the exact same issues but when checked my vin number is not listed. This needs to be investigated because I believe that this is an continuance of the same issues that has affected the 2013 XF Jaguars.

20210418UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

Mileage: 81,000

20201209FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I LATELY NOTICED YOUR JAGUAR RECALL FOR MODELS XF OF 2013. IT CONCERNS FUEL PUMP IMMEDIATE SHUTOFF WHEN THERE IS EXCESS FUEL PUMP AMPERAGE AND A FUSE TRIPS TO SHUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP. IT CANNOT BE RESET UNTIL THE FUSE COOLS DOWN, AT LEAST 20 MINUTES IS REPORTED. MY CAR'S VIN NUMBER IS APPARENTLY OVER THE SPECIFIED COVEERGE PERIOD SO #15V091000 RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO MY 2013 CAR. AT THE TIME IN LOOKING FOR ANSWERS I FOUND NONE. MY EVENT: THIS PAST SUMMER I WAS DRIVING TO SUDBURY, MA AT 10 P.M. MY ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED ON THE FULL SPEED AND MORE NARROW CURVING ENTRANCE TO THE MASS PIKE {FROM ROUTE 91 IN CONNECTICUT}! I WAS STUCK THERE FOR WELL OVER AN HOUR, EVERY SO OFTEN TRYING TO RESTART THE CAR; TO NO AVAIL. IT FINALLY COST ME $400 TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE SUDBURY JAGUAR DEALER AND LEFT OVERNIGHT FOR MORNING ACTION. SURPRISE, THE GARAGE MECHANIC THE NEXT MORNING TURNED THE KEY AND THE CAR STARTED IMMEDIATELY. IT HAD ALWAYS STARTED BEFORE THE COSTLY INCIDENT AND

Mileage: 53,000

20201107ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PCM BCM ELECTRICAL ETC SPEED CONTROL MOD PARKING

20201107FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PCM BCM ELECTRICAL ETC SPEED CONTROL MOD PARKING

20201107VISIBILITY/WIPER

HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PCM BCM ELECTRICAL ETC SPEED CONTROL MOD PARKING

20200714TIRES

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 TO INSPECT, REPLACE OR REFUND THE TIRES OR THEIR PURCHASE PRICE. THE FACT IS THAT THESE TIRES WERE/ARE DEFECTIVE AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURY TO ME, MY FAMILY AND OTHERS WHEN THEY WOULD HAVE ABRUPTLY FAILED DURING DRIVING.

Mileage: 92,450

20200617ENGINE

TIMING PROBLEMS AT 59,950 MILES. *TR

20200617POWER TRAIN

TIMING PROBLEMS AT 59,950 MILES. *TR

20200124POWER TRAIN

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.

Mileage: 87,000

20191223STEERING

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 MALFUNCTION IS IBDEED RECALL RELATED.

Mileage: 87,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2013 JAGUAR XF have?
The 2013 JAGUAR XF has 51 NHTSA complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2013 JAGUAR XF?
The 2013 JAGUAR XF received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of Not Rated/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2013 JAGUAR XF?
Yes, the 2013 JAGUAR XF has 12 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 JAGUAR XF?
The most-complained component for the 2013 JAGUAR XF is ENGINE with 9 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Is the 2013 JAGUAR XF safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2013 JAGUAR XF has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.