NHTSA vehicle safety data

2011 Jaguar XJ Recalls & Complaints

The 2011 Jaguar XJ has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jaguar dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Jaguar XJ. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2011 Jaguar XJ owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Jaguar XJ, describing incidents dated January 15, 2011 to February 26, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 7 complaints
  • Electrical System 5 complaints
  • Air Bags 3 complaints
  • Power Train 3 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint

Of the 16 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 16 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11653491 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2011 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a fuel-burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact had to roll down the windows while driving due to the odor. The contact stated that when the vehicle was refueled at the gas station, the…

  • ODI #11645156 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11645150 · Filed

    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…

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Frontal Air Bags May Deploy Improperly

NHTSA #20V557000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice

Reported September 12, 2020 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 12 vehicles

Repair completion: 33.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign H294 · Owners notified October 7, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Failure of the air bags to deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Air Bag Deployment Calibration Settings

NHTSA #17V394000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported June 22, 2017 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 4,926 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign H034 · Owners notified August 15, 2017 · Vehicles built August 11, 2009 – August 31, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, the incorrect calibration may not activate the air bag deployment as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

VEHICLES WIPER ARM DURABILITY

NHTSA #10V578000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer · NHTSA notice

Reported November 12, 2010 · JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 6,475 vehicles

Jaguar campaign J019 · Owners notified December 13, 2010 · Vehicles built July 28, 2009 – November 3, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

JAGUAR SAFETY RECALL NO. J019.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Other Jaguar XJ model years

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