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2015 Jaguar XKRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for the 2015 Jaguar XK. Most complaints involve fuel/propulsion system (1) and air bags (1). The EPA rates it 17–19 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
17–19mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
2campaigns
Latest Jan 2015
Owner complaints
2
Top: fuel/propulsion system
Fuel cost / yr
$4,050est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

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

Exterior lighting

Free remedy

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Jaguar XK vehicles manufactured March 4, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front side lamps (parking lamps) may turn off after approximately 5 minutes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Exterior lightingReported Jan 27, 2015NHTSA 15V038000

Equipment: labels

Free remedy

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 XK (XKR and XKR-S) vehicles manufactured August 24, 2012, to June 10, 2014, and equipped with a 5.0L engine. The tire placard has incorrect information for the spare tire stating "none" for the inflation pressure of the spare wheel. Thus, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

EquipmentReported Jul 1, 2014NHTSA 14V389000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 8, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

2 complaints filed with NHTSA · Feb 2017 – Apr 2023
  1. Fuel/propulsion system1
  2. Air bags1

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

Fuel/propulsion system

1 report
“My wife parked the car in the garage and we noticed a puddle of gas below the car. After determining that we had a real issue we had it towed to an independent service provider. After inspection by the mechanic he noted that the plastic retainer clip on the fuel pump flange (Jaguar Part C2P24406) was broken allowing the fuel line to come out of the fuel pump/filter flange (see photo) and just pumped gas onto the cars undercarriage and ground. Luckily, this must have happened right before she came home. In the initial diagnosis of the problem by me I ended up starting the car in the garage and it just pumped about a gallon of gas onto the garage floor. By the way, just opening the driver's door activates the fuel pump -- so without even starting the car it would pump gas onto the car/garage floor. I was extremely worried that there would be a fire or explosion (possibly by the hot water heater in the garage igniting the fumes). After the mechanic informed me of the problem, I searched and noted that the 2010/11 Jaguar XF had a very similar (if not exact) problem and was recalled for this issue. There were no indicator lights/warnings of this problem occurring. I…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 18, 2023Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11517642

Air bags

1 report
“WHEN PASSENGER IS SEATED IN PASSENGER SEAT, THE 'PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT SPORATICALLY ILLUMINATES. THIS MEANS THAT THE PASSENGER IS NOT PROTECTED BY AIRBAGS IF A COLLISION OCCURS. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO MATTER IF THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR NOT. THIS MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY JAGUAR DEALER.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 1, 2017Air bagsODI 10948892
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$4,050473
XK
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
152218$4,300508
XK Convertible
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162218$4,300489
XK Convertible
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
152217$4,550515
  • XK
    Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L
    16 city · 24 hwy · $4,050/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • XK
    Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    15 city · 22 hwy · $4,300/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • XK Convertible
    Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L
    16 city · 22 hwy · $4,300/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • XK Convertible
    Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    15 city · 22 hwy · $4,550/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
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 2015 Jaguar XK as of Nov 8, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 8, 2026Vehicle 9618Vehicle 9617
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 XK questions

How many recalls does the 2015 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 2015 Jaguar XK problems?

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are fuel/propulsion system (1), air bags (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2015 Jaguar XK get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Jaguar XK at 17–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 8, 2026