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2012 Jaguar XF

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 XF.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2012 Jaguar XF is a passenger car built on a platform that pairs an engine with an automatic six‑speed transmission, delivering EPA fuel economy of 15 city, 21 highway, and 17 combined mpg. Over its production life it has accumulated 37 owner complaints, most focused on the fuel and propulsion system, and five recall actions have been issued. Within the broader complaint history from 2009 to 2023, the 2012 model year appears near the lower end of the spectrum, reflecting a relatively stable reliability record compared with the peak of 106 complaints in 2010 and a recent low of one complaint in 2023.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/21/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter AJ812279. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterAJ812279 alt C2D3670
Engine air filterC2Z15037
Spark plugC2P23089
Battery429123482 alt JDE28694
Front wiper bladesC2D60832
Serpentine beltC2D39175 alt T2R10142
ThermostatC2Z19929
Cabin air filterC2Z6525

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length195.3 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase114.6 in
Curb weight4017 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 21 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume95 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XF of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.7–6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.70 sec — 2014 XFR-S
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20133.0 Supercharged 3.0L Supercharger V66.20 sec14.60 sec340 hpAWD
20132.0T Premium 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.10 sec240 hpRWD
2010Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.70 sec470 hpRWD
2010XFR 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.60 sec510 hpRWD
2010XFR 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.70 sec510 hpRWD
2010XFR 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.60 sec510 hpRWD
2010XFR 5.0L Supercharger V84.40 sec12.70 sec510 hpRWD
2010XFR 5.0L Supercharger V84.40 sec12.70 sec510 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine USE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0-11.0
Differential Gear OilUSE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.9 Pints
Differential Gear OilUSE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.65 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil CapacityModels w/4.2L engine, 4.40; models w/5.0L engine, 3.72. All others
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Thermostat Opening Temperature190-194 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket21 ft-lbs / 43 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle76 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.417 in / 1.023 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.417 in / 1.023 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.338 in / 0.944 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.004 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 270148 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2012 Jaguar XF sits at the low end of the complaint and recall curve for its generation, with only 37 complaints and five recalls compared to 90 complaints and six recalls in 2009 and 106 complaints and ten recalls in 2010. The decline continues into 2013, where complaints fall to 34 but recalls rise to 12, before dropping further to single‑digit complaints in 2014 and 2015. Across the decade the trend shows a sharp reduction in complaints and recalls, with 2012’s figures well below the peak of the early years and ahead of the later years that report no or minimal complaints. The top complaint categories for 2012 are fuel/propulsion system and engine, each with nine complaints, while crash and fire complaints are each limited to one case. The data suggest that 2012 was a relatively stable year within the generation’s improvement arc, with fewer reported issues than its immediate predecessors and successors. For a buyer, this makes 2012 a favorable year to consider, offering lower risk of common problems compared to earlier model years.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
492
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
37
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 37 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System9
Engine9
Air Bags5
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes2
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V027000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 10/01/2017

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2012 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer…

16V229000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 20/04/2016

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 XF vehicles manufactured February 6, 2008 to October 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver frontal air… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 492 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM76412 - 10MAR262026-03-10Electrical SystemSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
TUCC_APR2025_182025-04-11Electrical SystemLeaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
SFCC_MAR2025_202025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake…
SFCC_MAR2025_182025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise…
SFCC_MAR2025_172025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2012 XF have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XF get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.