Model year guide

2015 Jaguar xj

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Jaguar xj is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 23 on record.

2015 Jaguar xj — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 Jaguar xj at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Jaguar xj recalls 3

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #15V037000 · manufacturer #J050 · 27/01/2015

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured July 2, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect description of the operation of Occupant Sensor System (OSS) in the owner's manual. Since the manual does not correspond with the actual Air Bag Status Indicator Lamp, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fe…

Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and supply a supplement to add to the owner's handbook, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J050.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #14V741000 · manufacturer #J048 · 19/11/2014

Jaguar Land Rover North America (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the brake line junctions under the vehicle may leak brake fluid.

Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line junctions, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J048.

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator NHTSA Campaign #14V673000 · manufacturer #J044 · 27/10/2014

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2015 F-TYPE vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to September 12, 2014, 2015 XF vehicles manufactured September 3, 2014, to September 12, 2014, and 2015 XJ vehicles manufactured August 21, 2014, to September 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt, Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pump pulley and/or battery positi…

Fix: Jaguar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the affected engine mounted components for the proper threading and torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this r…

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.

2015 Jaguar xj MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionSupercharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Jaguar xj costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

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

Length
201.6 in
Width
74.4 in
Height
57.1 in
Wheelbase
119.3 in
Curb weight
3,885–4,125 lb
Front track
64.2 in
Rear track
63.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2015 Jaguar xj — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 470

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 470.

TELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Bulletin TUCC_MAY2025_28 · May 2025

Telematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available

Bulletin SSM76314 - 25APR25 · Electrical System · Apr 2025

Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.

Bulletin TUCC_APR2025_18 · Electrical System · Apr 2025

There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.

Bulletin SFCC_MAR2025_20 · Service Brakes · Mar 2025

There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.

Bulletin SFCC_MAR2025_18 · Service Brakes · Mar 2025

There 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 2025

Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected

Bulletin SSM76165 · Nov 2024

Front/Rear Door Latch – Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected

Bulletin SSM76165 · Aug 2024

Window Regulator mechanical creak

Bulletin SSM68398 · Visibility · Sep 2022

Window Regulator mechanical creak

Bulletin SSM68398Attachme · Visibility · Sep 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the XJ (LWB) AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2015 Jaguar xj. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Airbag

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection. The functionality of the Airbag Status Indicator Lamp may have been incorrectly described in the owner’s manual. This will not affect the operation of the Occupant Sensor System but an occupant that does not correctly understand the airbag functionali…

Transport Canada #2015027 · Jan 2015

Brakes

On certain vehicles, underbody brake pipe unions may not have been tightened to specification. This could cause a loss of brake fluid, illuminating the brake warning lamp and causing the instrument cluster to display the warning message "Fluid Level Low". If operated in this condition, brake system function could be affected, potentially increasing stopping distances or causing…

Transport Canada #2014534 · Nov 2014

Engine

On certain vehicles, fasteners securing components of the engine accessory belt drive system may not have been tightened to specification, and could become loose. This could cause a loss of power steering and/or electrical charging system function, and could allow the alternator's positive cable to arc against other components, potentially resulting in a fire. These issues coul…

Transport Canada #2014486 · Oct 2014

Source: 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.

2015 Jaguar xj trims & engines on record

Trims
XJ
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl

2015 Jaguar xj vehicles on record

Other Jaguar xj model years

2015 Jaguar xj — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Jaguar xj have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Jaguar xj. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Jaguar xj get?

The 2015 Jaguar xj has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 23 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.