Model year
2011 Jaguar XJ
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 16 complaints for the 2011 Jaguar XJ (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 4 complaints under XJL and XJ SEDAN. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), AIR BAGS (3). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 17–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 13 complaints
- 2001 14 complaints
- 2002 2 complaints
- 2003 2 complaints
- 2004 13 complaints
- 2005 6 complaints
- 2006 11 complaints
- 2007 4 complaints
- 2008 6 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2011 16 complaints
- 2012 7 complaints
- 2013 8 complaints
- 2014 12 complaints
- 2015 7 complaints
- 2016 8 complaints
- 2017 2 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2019 1 complaints
Recalls
20V557000 · Sep 12, 2020
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles. The Restraint Control Module (RCM) software may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.
17V394000 · Jun 22, 2017
AIR BAGS
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 XJ vehicles. If, while servicing the vehicle, the vehicle does not successfully receive an update to the Restraint Control Module (RCM) software, the default air bag calibration settings may be…
10V578000 · Nov 12, 2010
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XJ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 28, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2010. THE FRONT WIPER ARMS TO SPINDLE FIXINGS WERE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION DURING MANUFACTURING. AS A RESULT, THE SECURING NUTS COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS…
Complaints
16 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| XJL | 0 | 2 |
| XJ SEDAN | 0 | 2 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XJ LWB · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| XJ LWB · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| XJ · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| XJ · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 Jaguar XJ at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.