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
Dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software at no cost.
This page covers 3 recalls, 18 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 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 2 tested variants for this model year.
Engine and electrical complaints lead the 2011 Jaguar XJ owner reports. On the engine side, owners describe unexpected deceleration while driving, with the vehicle losing power and requiring a tow, accompanied by multiple warning lights illuminating on the dash. A fuel or gasoline odor, sometimes strong enough to prompt rolling windows down, also comes up across engine-related reports, often alongside an illuminated check engine light. The electrical system draws an equal share of complaints, though the reported symptoms vary. On the powertrain side, two owners describe unintended acceleration events at low speeds, specifically during parking maneuvers, where the vehicle surged forward despite brake application.
18
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Jaguar XJ has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the airbag control module software, which can cause frontal airbags to either fail to deploy or deploy improperly in a crash, raising the risk of injury.
A related recall covers a gap in the service process: if the airbag control module does not successfully receive a software update during a dealer visit, it may revert to incorrect default settings that also prevent proper airbag deployment in a crash. On the visibility side, the front wiper arms may not have been fastened to their spindles with the correct torque, which can cause the arms to lose synchronization, clash against each other, and detach from the vehicle, leaving the driver without wipers in wet conditions.
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
Dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
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.