2011 Jaguar XJ
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Jaguar XJ is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 119 on record.
2011 Jaguar XJ at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2011 Jaguar XJ recalls 3
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.
Fix: 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 H294.
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.
Fix: 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 for this recall is H034.
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 CLASH OF THE WIPER ARMS.
Fix: 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 BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-637-6837.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2011 Jaguar XJ common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2011 Jaguar XJ MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2011 Jaguar XJ worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2011 Jaguar XJ costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2011 Jaguar XJ — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 479
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 479.
Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Bulletin TUCC_APR2025_18 · Electrical System · Apr 2025There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
Bulletin SFCC_MAR2025_20 · Service Brakes · Mar 2025There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
Bulletin SFCC_MAR2025_18 · Service Brakes · Mar 2025There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Bulletin SFCC_MAR2025_17 · Service Brakes · Mar 2025Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
Bulletin SSM76165 · Nov 2024Front/Rear Door Latch – Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
Bulletin SSM76165 · Aug 2024Window Regulator mechanical creak
Bulletin SSM68398Attachme · Visibility · Sep 2022A customer may report a rattle tyle noise from the front seat base area.
Bulletin SFCC_APR2022_41 · Seats · Apr 2022A customer may report a rattle tyle noise from the front seat base area.
Bulletin SFCC_MAR2022_44 · Seats · Mar 2022Attachment.
Bulletin SSM59597Attachme · Electrical System · Apr 2021Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the XJ RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2011 Jaguar XJ. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Airbag
On certain vehicles, due to a Restraint Control Module (RCM) software update error, the airbags may not deploy as intended in the event of a frontal impact. Failure of the airbags to deploy during a collision that warrants airbag deployment could increase the risk of injury to the occupants. Correction: Dealers will update the RCM with the latest software.
Transport Canada #2017315 · Jun 2017Visual System
On certain vehicles, the front wiper arm to spindle fixings may suffer torque relaxation. Torque relaxation of the securing nut could potentially result in loss of wiper arm synchronization, which can cause clash of the arms. If the wiper arms lose synchronization and clash, they could detach from the vehicle, and in certain circumstances, the driver's forward vision could be i…
Transport Canada #2010405 · Nov 2010Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Jaguar XJ
The Jaguar XJ is a series of full-size luxury cars produced from 1968 to 2019 by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars. It was produced across four basic platform generations with various updated derivatives of each. From 1970, it was Jaguar's flagship four-door model. A two-door Coupé was also available. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have been designed under the leadership of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder, and the model has been featured in a myriad of media and high-profile appearances.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2011 Jaguar XJ trims & engines on record
2011 Jaguar XJ vehicles on record
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