NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Jaguar XJ Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Jaguar XJ has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 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 2013 Jaguar XJ. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Jaguar XJ owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Jaguar XJ, describing incidents dated December 30, 2013 to November 12, 2023.

Most-cited components

Engine 2 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11555068 · Filed November 14, 2023
The headlights turn themselves off while I’m driving at night. It’s very scary for a minute or two but I manage to get them back on by manipulating the switch. I mentioned this to the service rep at the Jaguar dealership and his response was “ that’s typical of that car”. It’s been doing this since…
ODI #11277501 · Filed November 1, 2019
IN WEATHER BELOW 30 DEGREES F, PARKED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME ON THE STREET, AND USUALLY IN FROST CONDITIONS, DOORS WILL NOT OPEN ON CAR. ONCE YOU GET DOOR TO OPEN, USUALLY BY LOWERING WINDOW AND UNLOCKING FROM INSIDE, DOORS WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED. ONCE CAR WARMS UP, DOORS LATCH CLOSED. DOORS NEED TO BE…
ODI #11276939 · Filed October 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JAGUAR XJ. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED EVEN THOUGH THE GAUGE APPEARED NORMAL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS IT STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO…

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Control Module Calibration Software/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #14V292000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported June 2, 2014 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 70 vehicles

Repair completion: 97.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J040 · Owners notified July 8, 2014 · Vehicles built May 21, 2012 – July 10, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

Vehicles that have the generic software may put the occupants at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Rear Wheel Alignment Linkage Mounting Hardware

NHTSA #14V157000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported March 31, 2014 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 297 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign J037 · Owners notified May 5, 2014 · Vehicles built November 1, 2012 – January 31, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Missing Certification Label/FMVSS 567

NHTSA #14V123000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported March 14, 2014 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 3 vehicles

Jaguar campaign J039 · Owners notified March 14, 2014 · Vehicles built March 26, 2013 – April 10, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

Safety consequence

If the certification label does not specify all the necessary information or the vehicle weight range could result in the vehicle being overloaded and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

2013 Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR RWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

2013 Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR RWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

2013 Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR AWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

2013 Jaguar XJ (SWB) 4 DR AWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

8 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Jaguar XJ.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11555068

Incident: November 12, 2023 · Filed: November 14, 2023

The headlights turn themselves off while I’m driving at night. It’s very scary for a minute or two but I manage to get them back on by manipulating the switch. I mentioned this to the service rep at the Jaguar dealership and his response was “ that’s typical of that car”. It’s been doing this since a purchased the car but is getting worse and dangerous.

Electrical System; Unknown or Other

ODI #11277501

Incident: November 1, 2019 · Filed: November 1, 2019

IN WEATHER BELOW 30 DEGREES F, PARKED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME ON THE STREET, AND USUALLY IN FROST CONDITIONS, DOORS WILL NOT OPEN ON CAR. ONCE YOU GET DOOR TO OPEN, USUALLY BY LOWERING WINDOW AND UNLOCKING FROM INSIDE, DOORS WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED. ONCE CAR WARMS UP, DOORS LATCH CLOSED. DOORS NEED TO BE HELD BY HAND OR BY BUNGEE CORD TO KEEP CLOSED UNTIL CAR WARMS UP AND DOOR LATCHES CLOSED. AT TIMES, YOU ARE ABLE TO ENTER THE CAR, BUT ONCE INSIDE THE DRIVERS SEAT, YOU CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. DURING THIS INCIDENT, THE DRIVERS WINDOW WAS LOWERED AND DOOR OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THIS USUALLY OCCURS TO ALL DOORS, AND IF FORTUNATE, ONE DOOR WILL OPEN. AS A FURTHER NOTE, DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM IS ELECTRONIC. JAGUAR SERVICE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT FIND ISSUE.

Engine

ODI #11276939

Incident: September 22, 2019 · Filed: October 29, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JAGUAR XJ. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED EVEN THOUGH THE GAUGE APPEARED NORMAL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS IT STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Power Train

ODI #10899519

Incident: August 21, 2016 · Filed: August 30, 2016

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE STOP/START FEATURE FAILS AND THE CAR STALLS WHILE IN GEAR. THE DRIVE POSITION INDICATOR FLASHES AND IN ORDER TO MOVE THE CAR, IT MUST BE SHUTDOWN AND THEN RESTARTED.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10898460

Incident: August 2, 2016 · Filed: August 25, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JAGUAR XJ. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM MODULE FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,222.

Wheels

ODI #10852312

Incident: March 27, 2016 · Filed: March 29, 2016

I PURCHASED A 2013 JAGUAR XJ NEW ON OCTOBER 22, 2013 THAT WAS EQUIPPED WITH 4 PIRELLI PZERO NERO TIRES. ON FEBRUARY 22, 2016 I HAD TO REPLACE THE TWO FRONT TIRES 245/45R/19 DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. THE REAR TIRES WERE DEEMED IN GOOD CONDITION. BUT, A MONTH LATER, ON MARCH 27, 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON A CLEAR FREEWAY WHEN MY PIRELLI PZERO NERO A/S REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT WHERE THE ENTIRE TIRE SEPARATED AT A SEAM SO THAT ONE PART REMAINED ON THE RIM AND THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE TIRE MOVED OFF THE RIM. I WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON OPEN FREEWAY WITH NO DEBRIS OR OBJECTS ON ROAD. THE EXPLODING TIRE CAUSED THE CAR TO VEER 40 TO THE LEFT, THEN BACK SUDDENLY TO THE RIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL CAR TO IMMEDIATE STOP BUT CAN SEE NO PUNCTURE ON TIRE. IT APPEARS THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND TORE APART EVEN THOUGH TREND WAS STILL DEEP.

Service Brakes

ODI #10783771

Incident: April 2, 2015 · Filed: October 20, 2015

VEHICLE VIBRATES/SHUDDERS EXCESSIVELY WHEN BRAKING. REPEAT PROBLEM. 4 BRAKE ROTOR/DISC AND/OR PAD REPLACEMENTS IN 13,000 MILES OVER 20 MONTHS.

Power Train; Engine

ODI #10579051

Incident: December 30, 2013 · Filed: April 10, 2014

WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR STARTED ROLLING FORWARD. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO STOP IT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 MORE TIMES OVER THE NEXT 2 MONTHS. ONE TIME THE ENGINE RACED VERY HIGH AND I HAD TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO AVOID CRASHING. AT 5000 MILES I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THEY COULD FIND NO DIAGNOSES FROM THE AUTO COMPUTER AND COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE HOW TO FIX, BUT NOW I SEE A NUMBER OF REPORTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT JAGUAR RAPID AND UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. I FEEL JAGUAR IS NOT BEING HONEST ABOUT THIS PROBLEM -- AND IT IS DANGEROUS CONDITION. *TR

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