Model year guide

2013 Jaguar XK

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Jaguar XK is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.

2013 Jaguar XK — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2013 Jaguar XK at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints2
Combined18–19 mpg
Typical price$55,946

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Jaguar XK recalls 4

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #15V038000 · 27/01/2015

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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc…

Fix: 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.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #14V389000 · 01/07/2014

Jaguar 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 Sta…

Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and, as necessary, attach a corrected tire placard label stating the tire size and pressure, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for thi…

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #14V157000 · 31/03/2014

Jaguar 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.

Fix: Jaguar notified owners on May 8, 2014, and dealers will replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J037.

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #13V340000 · 05/08/2013

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 move downward to close the windows. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of…

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 Jaguar XK common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2013 Jaguar XK MPG & running costs

Combined18–19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2013 Jaguar XK worth?

Low
$49,000
Typical price
$55,946
High
$61,000

From 12 comparable 2013 Jaguar XK listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Jaguar XK costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,250
Depreciation (5 yrs)$41,450
Total$63,700
Per mile$0.85

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($55,946) with the same model 4 model-years older ($22,797), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Jaguar XK trims & engines on record

Trims
XKR · Base
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl 510 hp · 5.0L 8-cyl

2013 Jaguar XK vehicles on record

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2013 Jaguar XK — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Jaguar XK have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2013 Jaguar XK. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jaguar XK?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, gasoline, structure.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Jaguar XK get?

The 2013 Jaguar XK has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2013 Jaguar XK worth?

Comparable 2013 Jaguar XK listings run roughly $49,000–$61,000, typically around $55,946 (from 12 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.