Jaguar XJ problems and complaints, 2011 to 2014
28 NHTSA owner complaints and 5 recalls across 2 model years, 2011 to 2014. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 28complaints
- 5recalls
- 4reported crashes
- 0reported fires
- 3reported injuries
Which Jaguar XJ years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the Jaguar XJ, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 16 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain11 (69%)
- Airbags & seat belts3 (19%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Structure & body1 (6%)
Recalls (5)
Airbags · 20V557000 · Sep 2020 · model year 2011
Failure of the air bags to deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Airbags · 17V394000 · Jun 2017 · model year 2011
In the event of a crash, the incorrect calibration may not activate the air bag deployment as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Brakes · 14V741000 · Nov 2014 · model year 2014
A brake fluid leak may reduce the vehicle's braking ability, requiring additional distance to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Suspension · 14V157000 · Mar 2014 · model year 2014
If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Body & glass · 10V578000 · Nov 2010 · model year 2011
IF THE WIPER ARMS LOSE SYNCHRONIZATION AND CLASH, THEY COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.