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2011 Jaguar XKRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for the 2011 Jaguar XK. Most complaints involve structure (1) and air bags (1). The EPA rates it 17–19 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
17–19mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
2campaigns
Latest Aug 2013
Owner complaints
3
Top: structure
Fuel cost / yr
$4,050est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

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

Electrical system

Free remedy

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 XK convertible vehicles manufactured October 1, 2010, through August 1, 2013. The switch in the overhead roof console also activates the power operated windows when the convertible roof is opening or closing. The switch does not move downward to close the windows. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

Electrical systemReported Aug 5, 2013NHTSA 13V340000

Engine and engine cooling

Free remedy

JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 JAGUAR XK AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XF V8 5.OL GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES. THE IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ACTIVATED AS THE FUEL PUMP RELAY IS NOT ENERGIZED FOLLOWING A VEHICLE START UP CYCLE. AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE COULD RESULT.

Engine and engine coolingReported Jul 22, 2010NHTSA 10V332000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 8, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

3 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2011 – Aug 2018
  1. Structure1
  2. Air bags1
  3. Engine and engine cooling1
  4. Fuel system, gasoline1

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 XK model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
200730
20085
20092
20106
20113
20122
20132
20143
20152
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 8, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Structure

1 report
“2011 JAGUAR XK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A HEADLINER COLLAPSE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE GLUE FROM THE HEADLINER CREATED AN UNSAFE AND UNHEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. THE DRIVER'S PASSENGERS HAVE SHOWN SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM PERSISTENT COUGHING, PNEUMONIA, EYE TUMORS AND BIRTH DEFECTS.*JS”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 1, 2018StructureODI 11113732

Air bags

1 report
“THIS IS A SIMILAR AIRBAG SAFETY ISSUE AS OCCURRED IN A PRIOR RECALL ON LAND ROVER (RECALL #P045). THE WIRING THAT CONNECTS THE CLOCK SPRING ROTARY COUPLER TO THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE FRACTURES AS A RESULT OF RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE ROTARY COUPLER AND THE STEERING WHEEL HUB. THE RELATIVE MOTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL CREATED INTERNAL FRICTION WITHIN THE ROTARY COUPLER ASSEMBLY AND/OR FRICTION CAUSED BY CONTACT OF THE STEERING COLUMN COWL AGAINST THE ROTARY COUPLER. THE CABLING FOR THE ROTARY COUPLER HAS FRACTURED AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON. JAGUAR DEALER HAS INDICATED THE FRACTURE WILL INTERFERE WITH THE AIRBAGS PROPER DEPLOYMENT.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 16, 2015Air bagsODI 10725612

Engine and engine cooling

1 report
“FIRST EPISODE I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN LEFT AND CAR TURNED OFF. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR. JAGUAR SAID THEY WOULD UPDATE SOFTWARE. SECOND EPISODE AGAIN I WAS TURNING LEFT AT LOW SPEED WHEN CAR TURNED OFF. I TRIED RESTARTING CAR TWICE AND IT WOULD NOT START. I CALLED JAGUAR AND WHILE ON PHONE THE CAR WAS ABLE TO START. AGAIN THEY SAID THEY WOULD UPDATE SOFTWARE. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 27, 2011Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, gasolineODI 10437389
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 8, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

4 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Minicompact Cars
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl · 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged
Transmissions
Automatic (S6)
Drive
Rear-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 8, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
XK
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162419$4,050468
XK Convertible
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162218$4,300494
XK
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
152217$4,550523
XK Convertible
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
152217$4,550523
  • XK
    Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L
    16 city · 24 hwy · $4,050/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • XK Convertible
    Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L
    16 city · 22 hwy · $4,300/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • XK
    Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    15 city · 22 hwy · $4,550/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
  • XK Convertible
    Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    15 city · 22 hwy · $4,550/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 8, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Jaguar XK as of Nov 8, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 8, 2026Vehicle 313Vehicle 314
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

2011 XK questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Jaguar XK have?

2 safety recalls as of Nov 8, 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 2011 Jaguar XK problems?

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are structure (1), air bags (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2011 Jaguar XK get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Jaguar XK at 17–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 8, 2026