Recall Alert: 2013 Jaguar XF

Jaguar is recalling 13 model-year 2013 XF sedans due to a problem in the electrical system that could affect the fuel pump and cause engine stalling, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In the affected vehicles, manufactured from Oct. 3 to Oct. 12, 2012, the electronic modules that control the fuel pump may shut down, causing the pump to stop. The resulting fuel starvation will cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Jaguar will begin notifying owners on Jan. 18 and dealers will install an additional wiring harness to the in-tank fuel pump for free. Owners may call Jaguar customer service at 855-524-8278 or NHTSA at 888-327-4236; for more info, go to www.safercar.gov.

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Jaguar and Land Rover plan to unveil a trio of vehicles at next week's L.A. Auto Show, and we've already seen two of them. Jaguar's all-new F-type was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and goes on sale next spring. The two-seat sports car is loosely based on Jaguar's C-X16 coupe concept, which made the auto-show rounds last year.

We've also had an up-close look at Land Rover's redesigned lightweight, aluminum-heavy 2013 Range Rover. It also will make its U.S. auto show debut in L.A.

Lastly, the automaker will unveil a high-performance version of the XF, the 2014 XFR-S. The sedan will make its world debut at the L.A. show. Specs haven't been announced, but Jaguar is calling the limited-edition car the "fastest and most powerful sedan Jaguar has ever produced." Only 100 will be made.

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Recall Alert: 2010-2012 Jaguar XF

Jaguar is recalling 4,195 model-year 2010-12 XF sedans because of a potential cracking problem in the fuel system, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall affects vehicles equipped with a 5.0-liter gasoline engine. A fuel-tank fuel-outlet flange could crack and result in fuel leakage, creating a fire hazard.

Jaguar will notify affected owners and dealers will replace the fuel-outlet flanges at no cost. The automaker expects to begin the recall by Dec. 7.

Concerned owners should call Jaguar at 800-452-4827 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236 for more information. They also can go to www.safercar.gov.

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Jaguar’s XF is a fun-to-drive luxury sedan that doesn’t feel or look ostentatious, says Cars.com Family reviewer Sara Lacey. The 2012 XF’s exterior is a study in understated, modern elegance, and the interior follows suit. Sara’s two school-aged children declared that the XF was their favorite sedan. That’s high praise.

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Daily News Briefs: July 16, 2012

Jaguar will offer four- and six-cylinder engines beginning this fall, Automotive News reports. It marks the first time since 2008 that the automaker has offered a V-6, and the first time in more than 60 years that Jag offered a four-cylinder. The latter will be a 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder from the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (Jaguar and Land Rover are owned by India's Tata Motors). Jaguar will offer it in the midlevel XF; some of its competitors such as the BMW 528i and Audi A6 2.0T have turbo four-cylinders. Both the XF and the flagship XJ, meanwhile, will add a supercharged V-6 with 340 hp or 380 hp. Both new engines will pair with eight-speed automatics, Automotive News says, but gas mileage won't be available until next month. The four-cylinder XF will need dramatic improvements. With its 5.0-liter V-8, today's XF tops out at an EPA-estimated 19 mpg combined. That's far below the 528i and A6 2.0T, which are respectively rated 27 and 28 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and automatic transmissions.

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Changes for 2012 to Jaguar's midsize sedan only make a good thing better, according to Cars.com Managing Editor David Thomas. The Jaguar XF received some minor exterior tweaks for the new model year, along with an updated navigation system. A V-8 that’s still standard and relatively affordable base prices continue make this car appealing. Inconsistent interior materials quality and a tight second row, along with poor reliability ratings should give shoppers pause, however.

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With its relatively low starting price of $53,000, the 2012 Jaguar XF offers a (sort of) wallet-friendly entry into the Jaguar lineup. The XF sedan seats five, but it doesn't fit three child-safety seats across the backseat.

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After three years on the market, the Jaguar XF gets a relatively small headlight styling update, which impacts its look in a dramatic way, according to Cars.com Managing Editor David Thomas. The headlights now swoop downward, giving the XF that we tested a more menacing look. All-in-all, the XF is still quick and fun to drive and offers buyers lots of value compared to other V-8-powered midsize luxury sport sedans, says Thomas.

Jaguar XF Gains Wagon Body Style at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show

Jaguar is expanding its lineup with a station wagon model, at least in Europe, according to the automaker.

Dubbed the Jaguar XF Sportbrake, the new model is based off the revised 2012 Jaguar XF and will debut at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show on Tuesday. Unlike the sedan, this model is slightly longer and features all-new sheet metal past the B-pillar, Jaguar says.

The rear seats are redesigned with "more generous" seating for three, Jaguar says. Rear-seat passengers also get more headroom in the wagon. The rear seats feature remote levers in the cargo space, allowing the 60/40-split seats to fold down quickly. An integrated floor rail system in the cargo area features retaining bars to help keep cargo items secure.

The XF Sportbrake comes with two diesel engines. Since there are no diesel engine offerings from Jaguar in the U.S., that doesn't bode well for this model's future here. However, Jaguar is currently working on three new models — a station wagon, a new entry-level roadster and a compact entry-level sedan, according to the CEO of Tata Motors, which owns Jaguar Land Rover — so maybe the Sportbrake could make its way to our shores, too.

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Recall Alert: 2012 Jaguar XF

Jaguar is recalling 51 model-year 2012 XF sedans to fix an incorrect certification label, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

The label lists the wrong gross vehicle weight rating. Exceeding the rating could lead to a loss of vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash. Affected vehicles were built from Sept. 7 through Nov. 24. The vehicle's build date is on a label affixed to the driver-side doorjamb.

Dealers will replace the label free of charge. Jaguar will start notifying owners on or before Jan. 23. Owners can contact Jaguar at 800-452-4827 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.