2013 Jaguar XJ
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Jaguar XJ is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 59 on record.
2013 Jaguar XJ at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2013 Jaguar XJ recalls 3
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured May 21, 2012, through July 10, 2012. The generic software calibration installed on the vehicles' Restraints Control Module (RCM) may not meet the specification for proper operation of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will upload new software for the Restraints Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J040.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XJ, XF and XK vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the toe links, components used to control the alignment of the rear wheels, can separate from the rear sub-frame.
Fix: Jaguar notified owners on May 8, 2014, and dealers will replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J037.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 XF and XJ vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through April 10, 2013. In these vehicles, the certification label that is intended to specify the required Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear, the manufacture date and country of manufacture is absent. Thus, th…
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners and dealers will re-acquire and will provide a replacement vehicle or a full refund of the purchase, free of charge. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number associated with this recall is J039.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 10 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.
2013 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 2013 Jaguar XJ worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2013 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 2013 Jaguar XJ — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 668
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 668.
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 SSM68398 · Visibility · Sep 2022Window 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 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the XJ (LWB) AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2013 Jaguar XJ. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection. A defect in the programming of the occupant classification system could result in non-compliance to the standard and increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the restraints control module.
Transport Canada #2014202 · Jun 2014Suspension
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension toe link may separate from the subframe when subjected to high loads. This could result in a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace rear toe link fasteners.
Transport Canada #2014105 · Apr 2014Source: 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.
2013 Jaguar XJ trims & engines on record
2013 Jaguar XJ vehicles on record
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