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2012 Jaguar Xk Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Jaguar Xk has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,776 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15V038000 2015-01-27 4,787 affected
Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Jaguar XK vehicles manufactured March 4, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front side lamps (parking lamps) may turn off after approximately 5 minutes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

Consequence

If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update software that controls the front side lamps, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J049.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13V340000 2013-08-05 1,989 affected
Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 XK convertible vehicles manufactured October 1, 2010, through August 1, 2013. The switch in the overhead roof console also activates the power operated windows when the convertible roof is opening or closing. The switch does not…

Consequence

The power windows may inadvertently be activated and pinch or injure an arm or finger.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the overhead roof console, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J030.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2013-04-08

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2012-11-15
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Jaguar Xk as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.