2015 JAGUAR XJ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
70
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 JAGUAR XJ
The 2015 JAGUAR XJ has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 70 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (4 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (3 complaints), and Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 JAGUAR XJ
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2015 JAGUAR XJ, potentially affecting up to 3,461 vehicles.
Recall 15V037000 — AIR BAGS
| 1,346 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the occupant does not correctly understand how air bag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 14V741000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,571 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak may reduce the vehicle's braking ability, requiring additional distance to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 14V673000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 272 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the battery positive cable loosens, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the FEAD belt looses or detaches, the vehicle may lose power assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 14V673000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
| 272 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the battery positive cable loosens, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the FEAD belt looses or detaches, the vehicle may lose power assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 JAGUAR XJ
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 JAGUAR XJ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel unexpectedly seized with no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that as a result of the failure, the vehicle hydroplaned and collided with a jersey wall. The contact sustained back and neck injuries; however, no medical treatment was received. A police report was filed. The contact also stated that none of the air bag deployed during the incident. The vehicle was not towed, and the contact was able to drive the vehicle home with a police escort. The following day, the contact inspected the vehicle and stated that the left side of the steering was movable, but the right side was inoperable. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2015 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel unexpectedly seized with no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that as a result of the failure, the vehicle hydroplaned and collided with a jersey wall. The contact sustained back and neck injuries; however, no medical treatment was received. A police report was filed. The contact also stated that none of the air bag deployed during the incident. The vehicle was not towed, and the contact was able to drive the vehicle home with a police escort. The following day, the contact inspected the vehicle and stated that the left side of the steering was movable, but the right side was inoperable. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. The VIN was not available.
Tire size 275/40/ZR 19. Unexpected tire wear. Have replaced twice in one year. Each set lasting about 5k miles. Current set lost air without puncture. All tread gone. verified proper inflation and appropriate driving style on AWD vehicle. Front tires are different size and appear to have held up better. Last incident led to flat tire and the need to change to spare on the side of a highway
MY 2015 JAGUAR XJ , WHICH WAS IN PARK GEAR - WITH ENGINE RUNNING, STARTED ROLLING BACK ON THE DRIVEWAY IN A DANGEROUS AND UNEXPLAINED FASHION AND ALMOST HIT MY KIDS AND I. THERE WAS NO-ONE IN THE CAR, AND I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP BY JUMPING IN AND SLAMMING THE BRAKES. THE CAR WAS ROLLING, NOT SLIDING. THE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA CAUGHT THIS SCARY MOMENT AND YOU CAN VIEW THAT AT THE LINK BELOW HTTPS://DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM/FILE/D/1_NFUQM9JZBIFLLVDKF7-H5YU2OD6OO0F/VIEW?USP=DRIVESDK
MY 2015 JAGUAR XJ , WHICH WAS IN PARK GEAR - WITH ENGINE RUNNING, STARTED ROLLING BACK ON THE DRIVEWAY IN A DANGEROUS AND UNEXPLAINED FASHION AND ALMOST HIT MY KIDS AND I. THERE WAS NO-ONE IN THE CAR, AND I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP BY JUMPING IN AND SLAMMING THE BRAKES. THE CAR WAS ROLLING, NOT SLIDING. THE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA CAUGHT THIS SCARY MOMENT AND YOU CAN VIEW THAT AT THE LINK BELOW HTTPS://DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM/FILE/D/1_NFUQM9JZBIFLLVDKF7-H5YU2OD6OO0F/VIEW?USP=DRIVESDK
Safety Rating for the 2015 JAGUAR XJ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 JAGUAR XJ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 JAGUAR XJ
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has issued 70 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 JAGUAR XJ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM76314 - 25APR25 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Telematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
SFCC_DEC2020_29 — POWER TRAIN
The engine is running rough. There is a hesitation. The Check Engine MIL goes on and off. There is a noise on startup.
SSM72254 — POWER TRAIN
Automatic transmission oil leaks (8HP45/75) resulting in transmission sump replacements.
JTB00566NAS4 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
An 'engine overheat' message may be displayed on the Instrument Cluster and that coolant may be leaking from engine compartment area.
JTB00492NAS2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Auto Start-stop may be inoperative
SSM72557 — EQUIPMENT
"ISSUE: WHEN FITTING A NEW REMOTE FUNCTION ACTUATOR (RFA) (REFERRED TO AS THE KEYLESS VEHICLE MODULE - KVM ON SDD) WITH A MODULE PART NUMBER OF: FK72-19H440 - AE, FK72-19H440 - BE, FK72-19H440 - AF, FK72-19H440 - BF SDD CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE RFA. THIS WILL BE DISPLAYED AS A...
SSM72926 — EQUIPMENT
ISSUE: CUSTOMER MAY REPORT ERRATIC AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE READINGS OR DEFAULT SETTING (IE.-40°) APPEARING.
JTB00380NAS4 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SITUATION: INADEQUATE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) PERFORMANCE MAY BE EXPERIENCED WITH THE COMPRESSOR CLUTCH (WHERE APPLICABLE) WORKING PROPERLY.
JTB00511NAS1 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SITUATION: THE DOOR POCKET LEATHER MAY BE LOOSE OR WRINKLED.
SSM72557 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"WHEN FITTING A NEW REMOTE FUNCTION ACTUATOR (RFA) (REFERRED TO AS THE KEYLESS VEHICLE MODULE KVM ON SDD) WITH A MODULE PART NUMBER OF: FK7219H440 AE FK7219H440 BE FK7219H440 AF FK7219H440 BF SDD CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE RFA. THIS WILL BE DISPLAYED AS A RED 'X' FOR THE RFA IN...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 JAGUAR XJ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJ
- 2010 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2011 JAGUAR XJ — 27 complaints
- 2012 JAGUAR XJ — 10 complaints
- 2013 JAGUAR XJ — 10 complaints
- 2014 JAGUAR XJ — 15 complaints
- 2015 JAGUAR XJ (current)
- 2016 JAGUAR XJ — 6 complaints
- 2017 JAGUAR XJ — 3 complaints
- 2018 JAGUAR XJ — 1 complaint
- 2019 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2020 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
Other JAGUAR Models
- JAGUAR S-TYPE — 655 total complaints
- JAGUAR XF — 520 total complaints
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 472 total complaints
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 260 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ8 — 235 total complaints
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 184 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ6 — 177 total complaints
- JAGUAR XK8 — 149 total complaints