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Jaguar XJModel year report

2015 Jaguar XJ Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
34,450miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Jaguar XJ (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2015 Jaguar XJ. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and brakes (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,450 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 470 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 20 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “On saturday, february 9, 2019, at about 5.45 p.m. I was driving my vehicle with my wife as the front seat passenger. The driving conditions were good and we both had our seat belts on. There were no distractions in the car. I just got off the westbound 118 freeway at the southbound topanga canyon blvd. Off ramp. I turned left and brought my car to a complete stop as there were other cars in the outer lane (closest to the curb.) the car rolled forward by a couple of feet despite my right foot being on the brake pedal. …”

NHTSA complaint #11180881, filed 2019-02, 35,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “I was calmly driving slower than 35 MPH on a city street when the car suddenly slowed down and stopped responding to the accelerator pedal. When I tried to step on the gas I heard a big explosion-like sound. Then all of a sudden the car accelerated to what seems like over 100 MPH and the breaks did not work despite me pressing the breaks several times. I shot into 3 cars ahead of me that were at the red light. The other cars received substantial damage; I saw that others were injured. My car was completely damaged/crushed in the front and a fire had broken out. …”

NHTSA complaint #11286712, filed 2019-12, 30,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2015 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated to approximately 50-60 MPH. The contact stated the driver applied the brakes however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The driver kept the brake pedal depressed until the vehicle finally came to a stop. The contact was unsure if there were any warning lights illuminated. The contact had not contacted the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,900.”

NHTSA complaint #11352735, filed 2020-09, 34,900 miles

Air bags: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11710353, filed 2026-01, 84,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 35,000 miles.

0%0–1017%10–2567%25–500%50–7517%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,450 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017201922020202120222026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Jaguar XJ version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XJ RWD5.0L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152318$4,550
XJ AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic162419$4,350
XJ FFV RWD3.0L 6-cyl · flex-fuel8-speed automatic182721$3,900
XJ FFV RWD5.0L 8-cyl · flex-fuel8-speed automatic152318$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Jaguar XJ → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 470 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 470 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jaguar XJ

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016813,0002—21—Not enough data
2015734,4503—18—Not enough data
20141264,0002—18—Not enough data
2013839,9003—19—Not enough data
2012765,0000—18—Not enough data
20111680,0003—18—Stable
2008641,5290———Not enough data
20061141,5853———Not enough data
2005668,2340———Not enough data
20041367,0003———Not enough data
20001342,9090———Not enough data
19981158,9501———Not enough data

All Jaguar XJ model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Jaguar XJ have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2015 Jaguar XJ as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Jaguar XJ is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.

Has the 2015 Jaguar XJ been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Jaguar XJ get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Jaguar XJ (XJ, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Jaguar XJ reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,450 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 35,000 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.