repaired · 2022 Q3
Air bag/restraint control module: software
Risk. Failure of the air bags to deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
2011 Jaguar XJProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2011 Jaguar XJ, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-557 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 8, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Jaguar XJ has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Engine
5Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
3Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Parking brake
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Traction control system
1Vehicle speed control
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Traction control system | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2011 Jaguar XJ recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash, the incorrect calibration may not activate the air bag deployment as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. IF THE WIPER ARMS LOSE SYNCHRONIZATION AND CLASH, THEY COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other XJ year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XJ median. How we score
'69'70'71'72'84'86'95'97'98'00'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Jaguar XJ safety ratings
2011 Jaguar XJ 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What XJ owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and had the vehicle towed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The…
The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate independently, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway to have the vehicle towed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an…
I have a 2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged with 65,000 miles that has a knocking noise and is in restricted performance mode. The timing chain and tensioner were replaced by a shop, but that did not fix the issue and I’ve been told there is internal engine damage. The internal engine damage has not been…
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