Model year record

2015 Jaguar XJ recalls & problems

The 2015 Jaguar XJ has 3 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (4 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints7filed by owners

Crashes · fires3 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths4 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsJan 27, 2015

Air bags

Recall 15V0370001,346 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured July 2, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect description of the operation of Occupant Sensor System (OSS) in the owner's manual. Since the manual does not correspond with the actual Air Bag Status Indicator Lamp, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the occupant does not correctly understand how air bag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and supply a supplement to add to the owner's handbook, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J050.

Service brakes, hydraulicNov 19, 2014

Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 14V7410001,571 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the brake line junctions under the vehicle may leak brake fluid.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line junctions, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J048.

Electrical systemOct 27, 2014

Alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 14V673000272 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2015 F-TYPE vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to September 12, 2014, 2015 XF vehicles manufactured September 3, 2014, to September 12, 2014, and 2015 XJ vehicles manufactured August 21, 2014, to September 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt, Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pump pulley and/or battery positive cable at the alternator may detach.
Risk: If the battery positive cable loosens, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the FEAD belt looses or detaches, the vehicle may lose power assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the affected engine mounted components for the proper threading and torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J044.

Components: Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2015 Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2015 Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2015 Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2015 Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

XJ FFV FFV

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

XJ AWD

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

XJ

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

XJ FFV FFV

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Unknown or other	4	2	2	3	32,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	3	2	1	3	34,900 mi
Service brakes	2	0	0	0	—
Electrical system	1	0	1	0	—
Engine	1	1	1	3	—
Power train	1	0	0	0	—
TiresTread/belt	1	0	0	0	—
Steering	1	1	0	1	—
Air bags	1	1	0	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

SteeringCrash1 injury
The contact owns a 2015 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel unexpectedly seized with no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that as a result of the failure, the vehicle hydroplaned and collided with a jersey wall. The contact sustained back and neck injuries; however, no medical treatment was received. A police report was filed. The contact also stated that none of the air bag deployed during the incident. The vehicle was not towed, and the contact was able to drive the vehicle home with a police escort. The following day, the contact inspected the vehicle and stated that the left side of the steering was movable, but the…
Jan 12, 2026 · 84,000 miles
Tires › Tread/belt
Tire size 275/40/ZR 19. Unexpected tire wear. Have replaced twice in one year. Each set lasting about 5k miles. Current set lost air without puncture. All tread gone. verified proper inflation and appropriate driving style on AWD vehicle. Front tires are different size and appear to have held up better. Last incident led to flat tire and the need to change to spare on the side of a highway
Aug 8, 2022
Service brakes
MY 2015 JAGUAR XJ , WHICH WAS IN PARK GEAR - WITH ENGINE RUNNING, STARTED ROLLING BACK ON THE DRIVEWAY IN A DANGEROUS AND UNEXPLAINED FASHION AND ALMOST HIT MY KIDS AND I. THERE WAS NO-ONE IN THE CAR, AND I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP BY JUMPING IN AND SLAMMING THE BRAKES. THE CAR WAS ROLLING, NOT SLIDING. THE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA CAUGHT THIS SCARY MOMENT AND YOU CAN VIEW THAT AT THE LINK BELOW HTTPS://DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM/FILE/D/1_NFUQM9JZBIFLLVDKF7-H5YU2OD6OO0F/VIEW?USP=DRIVESDK
Jan 31, 2021 · 34,000 miles
Service brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JAGUAR XJ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER KEPT THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED UNTIL THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THERE WERE ANY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,900.
Aug 30, 2020 · 34,900 miles
EngineCrashFire3 injuries
I WAS CALMLY DRIVING SLOWER THAN 35 MPH ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN AND STOPPED RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WHEN I TRIED TO STEP ON THE GAS I HEARD A BIG EXPLOSION-LIKE SOUND. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED TO WHAT SEEMS LIKE OVER 100 MPH AND THE BREAKS DID NOT WORK DESPITE ME PRESSING THE BREAKS SEVERAL TIMES. I SHOT INTO 3 CARS AHEAD OF ME THAT WERE AT THE RED LIGHT. THE OTHER CARS RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE; I SAW THAT OTHERS WERE INJURED. MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED/CRUSHED IN THE FRONT AND A FIRE HAD BROKEN OUT. THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED AND I WAS PRETTY MUCH PINNED TO THE SEAT. I HAD BOUGHT THE CAR FROM THE DEALER BRAND NEW AND HAD IT…
Nov 30, 2019 · 30,000 miles
Vehicle speed controlCrash
ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019, AT ABOUT 5.45 P.M. I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WITH MY WIFE AS THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. THE DRIVING CONDITIONS WERE GOOD AND WE BOTH HAD OUR SEAT BELTS ON. THERE WERE NO DISTRACTIONS IN THE CAR. I JUST GOT OFF THE WESTBOUND 118 FREEWAY AT THE SOUTHBOUND TOPANGA CANYON BLVD. OFF RAMP. I TURNED LEFT AND BROUGHT MY CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP AS THERE WERE OTHER CARS IN THE OUTER LANE (CLOSEST TO THE CURB.) THE CAR ROLLED FORWARD BY A COUPLE OF FEET DESPITE MY RIGHT FOOT BEING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. MY WIFE ASKED WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND I REMARKED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. THERE WAS AT THIS STAGE A GAP OF ABOUT FIVE FEET BETWEEN MY CAR AND THE ONE IN FRONT. I…
Feb 9, 2019 · 35,000 miles
Electrical systemFire
EARLY ONE MORNING WE FOUND OUR CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE APPARENTLY STARTED IN TRUNK AREA, WHERE BATTERY IS CONTAINED. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN THAT DAY. FIRE 'INVESTIGATION' REVEALED NOTHING. CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THIS MODEL HAD A RECALL THAT WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED 5 WEEKS PRIOR TO MY CAR BEING MANUFACTURED. I DON'T BELIEVE IT IS TRULY FIXED. NO ONE--NOT INSURANCE, JAGUAR OR DOT HERE SEEMS TO CARE A CAR BURST INTO FLAME AND WAS A 100K LOSS! IT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. I FEEL THIS IS DANGEROUS FOR OTHER 2015 XJL SUPERCHARGED OWNERS. IF I'D BEEN DRIVING, I COULD HAVE EASILY PERISHED OR CAUSED A MAJOR INCIDENT ON A HIGHWAY INVOLVING OTHERS.
Sep 28, 2016 · 12,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.