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2011 Jaguar XJ Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2011 Jaguar XJ, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
16
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
17–19
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2011 Jaguar XJ

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Software (air bags) and air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 20V557000 Reported 12 vehicles potentially affected Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles. The Restraint Control Module (RCM) software may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.

    Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM software, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Jaguar's number for this recall is…

  2. Air bags

    NHTSA 17V394000 Reported 4,926 vehicles potentially affected Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 XJ vehicles. If, while servicing the vehicle, the vehicle does not successfully receive an update to the Restraint Control Module (RCM) software, the default air bag calibration settings may be incorrect.

    Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM with the latest software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number…

  3. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 10V578000 Reported 6,475 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 xj vehicles manufactured from july 28, 2009, through november 3, 2010. The front wiper arms to spindle fixings were not torqued to specification during manufacturing. As a result, the securing nuts could fail to perform as intended, resulting in a loss of wiper arm synchronization and a…

    Remedy: Dealers will ensure the wiper arms are fitted securely onto the spindle and the securing nuts will be tightened to the correct torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to…

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2011 Jaguar XJ have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 67,712 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a fuel-burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact had to roll down the windows while dr”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 8, 2025 · Fuel system, gasoline

“The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate independently, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway to have the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 26, 2025 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2011 Jaguar XJ (XJ LWB). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–19 mpg
City / Highway15–16 / 21–23
FuelPremium
EPA classLarge Cars
Engine8 cyl, 5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Compare Jaguar XJ model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XJ model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1969 Jaguar XJ20
1970 Jaguar XJ20
1971 Jaguar XJ20
1972 Jaguar XJ10
1984 Jaguar XJ01
1986 Jaguar XJ01
1995 Jaguar XJ11
1997 Jaguar XJ01
1998 Jaguar XJ111
2000 Jaguar XJ013
2002 Jaguar XJ02
2003 Jaguar XJ02
2004 Jaguar XJ313
2005 Jaguar XJ06
2006 Jaguar XJ311
2007 Jaguar XJ14
2008 Jaguar XJ06
2010 Jaguar XJ30
2011 Jaguar XJ316
2012 Jaguar XJ07
2013 Jaguar XJ38
2014 Jaguar XJ212
2015 Jaguar XJ37
2016 Jaguar XJ28
2017 Jaguar XJ32
2018 Jaguar XJ01
2019 Jaguar XJ11

Checking a specific 2011 Jaguar XJ

How do I know if my 2011 Jaguar XJ has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2011 Jaguar XJ; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jaguar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V578000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Jaguar models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.