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2013 Jaguar XF problems

Owners filed 35 complaints about the 2013 Jaguar XF with NHTSA between Oct 2013 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (10).

Complaints
35
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
3
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine10
  2. Fuel/propulsion system7
  3. Power train5
  4. Air bags5
  5. Electrical system4
  6. Steering3
  7. Visibility/wiper2
  8. Service brakes2
  9. Structure2
  10. Wheels2
  11. Exterior lighting1
  12. Tires1
  13. Vehicle speed control1
  14. Fuel system, gasoline1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20131
20141
20152
20162
20172
20189
20195
20205
20211
20222
20232
20241
20250
20262

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

10 reports1 crash
“I own the car and have had it for 3 years well maintenance but I notice when I pump gas it doesn’t want to go water leak in the the car when it rain and the fuel g lm from the gas tank leaks and you can smell gas strongly”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 23, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11739654

Fuel/propulsion system

7 reports
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 14, 2022Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11469140

Power train

5 reports
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 8, 2024Power train, EngineODI 11618623

Air bags

5 reports2 related recalls
“DRIVING JAGUAR XF AND HOOD BONNET OPENED AT 45 MILES AN HOUR ON ITS OWN. DESTROYED WINDS SHIELD AND THE BODY AROUND THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING ALMOST 2 ACCIDENTS EMOTIONAL STRESS AND THE INCONVENIENCE OF NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET TO MY PROMOTION MEETING. PULLING UP ON A HIGHWAY. THE HARLINGEN COPS WERE CALLED MADE IT TO MY HOME AND THE COP MADE NO NOTES AND JUST GAVE US A INCIDENT NUMBER. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR AIRBAGS ON THIS CAR ALSO AFTER THIS HAPPENED ALL MOTORISTS WENT HAYWIRE AND DISPLAY STARTED GOING OFF AND SAYING EVERY SENSOR WAS WRONG.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 24, 2019Air bags, Structure, Unknown or otherODI 11270883

Electrical system

4 reports
“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 my car will not function. Yes my 2013 jaguar is a dangerous vehicle to drive as the car doors spontaneously opened and closed on their own the interior lights turned on and off and…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 19, 2023Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiperODI 11522947

Steering

3 reports1 crash2 related recalls
“Hard steering and fuel leaking from under the car on the passenger side.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 18, 2026Steering, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11771929
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.