Model year 2015 · Large Cars

2015 Jaguar XJL: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Jaguar XJL at 18–20 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

18–20

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as XJ.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jaguar dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Jaguar XJL recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Jaguar XJL, newest first.

Air bags

NHTSA 15V037000 Reported Jan 27, 2015

Filed by: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (manufacturer recall no. J050)
Units affected: 1,346 (estimate)
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured July 2, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect description of the operation of Occupant Sensor System (OSS) in the owner's manual. Since the manual does not correspond with the actual Air Bag Status Indicator Lamp, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the occupant does not correctly understand how air bag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and supply a supplement to add to the owner's handbook, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J050.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 14V741000 Reported Nov 19, 2014

Filed by: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (manufacturer recall no. J048)
Units affected: 1,571 (estimate)
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: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator and 1 more component

NHTSA 14V673000 Reported Oct 27, 2014

Filed by: Jaguar Cars, Ltd. (manufacturer recall no. J044)
Components: Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator; Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts and associated pulleys
Units affected: 272 (estimate)
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2015 F-TYPE vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to September 12, 2014, 2015 XF vehicles manufactured September 3, 2014, to September 12, 2014, and 2015 XJ vehicles manufactured August 21, 2014, to September 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt, Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pump pulley and/or battery positive cable at the alternator may detach.
Risk: If the battery positive cable loosens, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the FEAD belt looses or detaches, the vehicle may lose power assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jaguar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the affected engine mounted components for the proper threading and torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J044.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Jaguar XJL fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Jaguar XJL EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
XJL	5.0L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/23/18 mpg	$4,550	503
XJL AWD	3.0L 6-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	16/24/19 mpg	$4,350	470
XJL FFV	3.0L 6-cyl supercharged ffv	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium or E85 / E85	17/27/20 mpg	$4,100	443
XJL FFV	5.0L 8-cyl supercharged ffv	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium or E85 / E85	15/23/18 mpg	$4,550	503

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Jaguar XJL crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Jaguar XJL NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2015 Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2015 Jaguar XJ (LWB) 4 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Jaguar XJL owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jaguar XJL, most recently on Jan 12, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Jaguar XJL complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Unknown or other	4
Vehicle speed control	3
Service brakes	2
Air bags	1
Electrical system	1
Engine	1
Power train	1
Steering	1
Tires: Tread/belt	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Jaguar XJL model years

Jaguar XJL by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2017 XJL	18–21 mpg	3	2	—
2016 XJL	18–21 mpg	2	8	—

All Jaguar XJL years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Jaguar models

2015 Jaguar F-Type 2015 Jaguar XF 2015 Jaguar XJ 2015 Jaguar XK

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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