2014 Jaguar Xj recalls and problems

The 2014 Jaguar Xj has 2 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

Pictured: a 2013 model; the 2014 may differ in details. Photo: 2013 Jaguar Xj by Sarah Larson from Ann Arbor, MI, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2014 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 17 Xj model years — 4th most.

2recalls

12complaints

2crashes

0fires

1injuries

64,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Service Brakes

Nov 19, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V741000 · 1,571 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 & notes

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 this recall is J048.

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.

Suspension

Mar 31, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V157000 · 297 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine6

Steering2

Vehicle Speed Control2

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2014 vs. other Jaguar Xj years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2014. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2014 Jaguar Xj have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2014 Jaguar Xj, the latest from Nov 19, 2014 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Jaguar Xj?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (6), steering (2), vehicle speed control (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.