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2015 Jaguar XJRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for the 2015 Jaguar XJ. Most complaints involve vehicle speed control (3) and service brakes (2). The EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
18–21mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Jan 2015
Owner complaints
7
Top: vehicle speed control
Fuel cost / yr
$3,700est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

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

Air bags

Free remedy

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."

Air bagsReported Jan 27, 2015NHTSA 15V037000

Service brakes

Free remedy

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.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Nov 19, 2014NHTSA 14V741000

Electrical system: alternator

Free remedy

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.

Electrical systemReported Oct 27, 2014NHTSA 14V673000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 7, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

7 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2017 – Jan 2026
  1. Vehicle speed control3
  2. Service brakes2
  3. Steering1
  4. Air bags1
  5. Tires1
  6. Power train1
  7. Engine1
  8. Electrical system1
  9. Other / unknown4

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
3
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 7, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Vehicle speed control

3 reports2 crashes1 fire
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 2, 2020Vehicle speed control, Service brakesODI 11352735

Service brakes

2 reports
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 8, 2021Power train, Unknown or other, Service brakesODI 11395148

Steering

1 report1 crash
“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 right side was inoperable. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. The VIN was not available.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 12, 2026Steering, Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11710353
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 7, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

4 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Large Cars
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl supercharged · 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 7, 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 FFV
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
182721$3,700423
XJ AWD
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg · All-Wheel Drive
162419$4,050468
XJ
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
152318$4,300503
XJ FFV
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
152318$4,300503
  • XJ FFV
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg
    18 city · 27 hwy · $3,700/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • XJ AWD
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg
    16 city · 24 hwy · $4,050/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • XJ
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    15 city · 23 hwy · $4,300/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • XJ FFV
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    15 city · 23 hwy · $4,300/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 7, 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 2015 Jaguar XJ as of Nov 7, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 7, 2026Vehicle 9614Vehicle 9613Vehicle 9616
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

2015 XJ questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Jaguar XJ have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 7, 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 2015 Jaguar XJ problems?

Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are vehicle speed control (3), service brakes (2), steering (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2015 Jaguar XJ get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Jaguar XJ at 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 7, 2026