CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Jaguar XK has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).
2012 Jaguar XK recalls
Front parking lights may shut off, reducing visibility
Certain Jaguar XK vehicles built between March 2011 and March 2014 may have front side parking lamps that turn off after about five minutes.
Most common 2012 Jaguar XK problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
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 DEFECT RENDERS THE AUTOMOBILE UNABLE TO RELIABLY START AND DEPRIVES THE OWNER OF THE UTILITY OF THE VEHICLE. DESPITE THE VEHICLE BEING SERVICED BY JAGUAR'S AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THIS DEFECT ON EIGHT SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND REPLACING THE BATTERY AND BATTERY MONITOR MULTIPLE TIMES, THE DEFECT REMAINS.
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. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 8,000. THE PISTONS AND VALVE COVER GASKETS WERE REPLACED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED TWICE. UPDATED 04/16/14..UPDATED 06/23/14 *BF UPDATED 06/2014 *JS
2012 Jaguar XK questions
Does the 2012 Jaguar XK have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Jaguar XK: Front parking lights may shut off, reducing visibility; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jaguar XK?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Jaguar XK has been fixed?
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