2012 Jaguar XF vs 2012 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Jaguar XF | 2012 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 37 | 919 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 492 | 241 |
| Investigations | 1 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 77 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 26–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,500 mi | 82,120 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jaguar XF | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 398 |
| Steering | 1 | 188 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 122 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 42 |
| Power Train | 1 | 54 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 52 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 48 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 40 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 110 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 74 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 73 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 49 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 32 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 22 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 19 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 14 |
2012 Jaguar XF
2012 Kia Optima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.