This page covers 3 recalls, 11 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Jaguar Xj.
18–19 mpg combined
12.4–13.1 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.
The small complaint set for the 2014 Jaguar XJ centers mostly on engine-related issues. The most consistent pattern owners describe is sudden loss of power steering assist followed by the engine stalling while driving at highway speeds, with no warning lights appearing beforehand. A separate engine complaint involves a recurring coolant leak, a low coolant warning light kept returning even after repair. One isolated report describes the vehicle rolling forward unexpectedly from a parked position with the engine running, resulting in door damage. The airbag and wheel complaints each appear once without enough supporting reports to identify a clear pattern. With only 11 complaints on file, the sample is thin, but the stall-with-loss-of-steering-assist issue accounts for the most consistent thread across multiple engine reports.
11
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Jaguar XJ has 3 recalls, the most serious involving brake line fittings under the vehicle that can loosen and leak fluid, reducing stopping power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The brake fluid leak may also trigger the brake warning light and a low fluid message on the dashboard. Recalls 1 and 2 describe the same underlying brake line issue, so owners should treat this as a single concern to address. There is also a recall affecting the airbag control module software, where a programming error can cause the front airbags to deploy improperly in a frontal collision, raising the risk of injury.
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
Brake pipe connections underneath the vehicle may not be tightened properly, allowing brake fluid to leak. This triggers a warning light and can reduce braking power or cause complete brake failure.
What the fix does
The dealer will check the brake fluid level, top it up if needed, and tighten all brake pipe connections to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake line junctions underneath the vehicle may leak brake fluid.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake line junctions and tighten them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
