2013 Jaguar XK: common problems and reliability
An average XK year.
2 owner complaints, most about fuel system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2013 XK?The 2013 Jaguar XK has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel system and gasoline.
Safety record for the 2013 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Jaguar XK vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other XK years only. How we score it
Is 2013 a good year for the XK?
Across the 9 XK model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2013) to 30 (2007). With 2 complaints, the 2013 XK sits about the same as the model's median of 5.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2013 XK
exterior lighting
Campaign 15V038000Jaguar 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 14V389000Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 XK (XKR and XKR-S) vehicles manufactured August 24, 2012, to June 10, 2014, and equipped with a 5.0L engine. The tire placard has incorrect information for the spare tire stating "none" for the inflation pressure of the spare wheel. Thus, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
suspension:rear
Campaign 14V157000Jaguar 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.
electrical system
Campaign 13V340000Jaguar 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 move downward to close the windows. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is strongly positive among long-term owners, who describe the XK as a beautiful, thrilling, and characterful grand tourer that provides a unique and emotional ownership experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the XK. See the full XK owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used XK listings typically run $12,985–$23,390 across 1998 to 2015 model years.
Other XK model years
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