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2013 Jaguar XJRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints for the 2013 Jaguar XJ. Most complaints involve engine (2) and power train (2). The EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
18–21mpg
EPA · 8 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Jun 2014
Owner complaints
8
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
$3,800est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Electrical system: software

Free remedy

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured May 21, 2012, through July 10, 2012. The generic software calibration installed on the vehicles' Restraints Control Module (RCM) may not meet the specification for proper operation of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Electrical systemReported Jun 2, 2014NHTSA 14V292000

Suspension: rear

Free remedy

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.

SuspensionReported Mar 31, 2014NHTSA 14V157000

Equipment: labels

Free remedy

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 XF and XJ vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through April 10, 2013. In these vehicles, the certification label that is intended to specify the required Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear, the manufacture date and country of manufacture is absent. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

EquipmentReported Mar 14, 2014NHTSA 14V123000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 6, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

8 complaints filed with NHTSA · Apr 2014 – Nov 2023
  1. Engine2
  2. Power train2
  3. Exterior lighting1
  4. Electrical system1
  5. Fuel/propulsion system1
  6. Wheels1
  7. Service brakes1
  8. Other / unknown1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each XJ model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
201118
201212
20138
201412
20157
20168
20172
20181
20191
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Engine

2 reports
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JAGUAR XJ. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED EVEN THOUGH THE GAUGE APPEARED NORMAL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS IT STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 29, 2019EngineODI 11276939

Power train

2 reports
“ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE STOP/START FEATURE FAILS AND THE CAR STALLS WHILE IN GEAR. THE DRIVE POSITION INDICATOR FLASHES AND IN ORDER TO MOVE THE CAR, IT MUST BE SHUTDOWN AND THEN RESTARTED.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 30, 2016Power trainODI 10899519

Exterior lighting

1 report
“The headlights turn themselves off while I’m driving at night. It’s very scary for a minute or two but I manage to get them back on by manipulating the switch. I mentioned this to the service rep at the Jaguar dealership and his response was “ that’s typical of that car”. It’s been doing this since a purchased the car but is getting worse and dangerous.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 14, 2023Exterior lightingODI 11555068
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

8 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Large Cars
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl supercharged · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
XJ
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
182721$3,800423
XJ LWB
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
172720$4,000443
XJ AWD
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg · All-Wheel Drive
162419$4,200468
XJ LWB
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162419$4,200475
XJ LWB AWD
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg · All-Wheel Drive
162419$4,200470
XJ
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
152318$4,400503
XJ FFV
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
152318$4,400503
XJ LWB
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
152318$4,400503
  • XJ
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg
    18 city · 27 hwy · $3,800/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • XJ LWB
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg
    17 city · 27 hwy · $4,000/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • XJ AWD
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg
    16 city · 24 hwy · $4,200/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • XJ LWB
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L
    16 city · 24 hwy · $4,200/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • XJ LWB AWD
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg
    16 city · 24 hwy · $4,200/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • XJ
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    15 city · 23 hwy · $4,400/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • XJ FFV
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    15 city · 23 hwy · $4,400/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • XJ LWB
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    15 city · 23 hwy · $4,400/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

4 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Jaguar XJ as of Nov 6, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 6, 2026Vehicle 7687Vehicle 7537Vehicle 7688
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2013 XJ questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Jaguar XJ have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 6, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2013 Jaguar XJ problems?

Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (2), power train (2), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2013 Jaguar XJ get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Jaguar XJ at 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (8 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 6, 2026