NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The Restraint Control Module software may cause the front air bags to deploy incorrectly during a frontal crash.
What the fix does
This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Jaguar Xj.
17–19 mpg combined
12.4–13.8 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2010 Jaguar XJ has 5 recalls, the most serious being a software defect in the restraint control module that can cause the frontal airbags to fail to deploy correctly in a crash, raising the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
The airbag issue appears across multiple filings, including a scenario where a software update applied during a service visit does not install successfully, leaving the module with incorrect calibration settings that can prevent airbag deployment in a frontal collision. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue in all cases, which is why additional filings exist for the same underlying problem.
The other recall covers the front windshield wipers. The nuts securing the wiper arms to their spindles may not have been tightened to the correct torque, and over time those fasteners can loosen further. When the arms lose synchronization, they can collide with each other and detach from the vehicle entirely, leaving the driver with no wipers during rain or snow and a significantly reduced ability to see the road ahead.
At a glance
What can fail
The Restraint Control Module software may cause the front air bags to deploy incorrectly during a frontal crash.
What the fix does
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Dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the restraint control module can prevent airbags from deploying during a frontal crash when they should activate, raising injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will install the latest restraint control module software to correct the deployment logic.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Restraint Control Module software may fail to update during service, leaving incorrect air bag calibration settings in place.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Restraint Control Module with the latest software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front wiper arm securing nuts were not tightened to the correct specification during manufacturing. This can cause the nuts to fail, making the wiper arms lose synchronization and clash together.
What the fix does
Dealers will securely fit the wiper arms onto the spindle and tighten the securing nuts to the correct torque specification at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nut securing the front wiper arm to its spindle may loosen over time. This can cause the wiper arms to lose synchronization and strike each other, potentially detaching from the vehicle and blocking your forward vision.
What the fix does
The dealer will refit the wiper arm securely onto the spindle and tighten the securing nut to the proper specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
