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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2011 Jaguar XJ recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 18
Latest campaign: Sep 12, 2020

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	2	Sep 12, 2020	20V557000 17V394000
Visibility	1	Nov 12, 2010	10V578000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 12, 2020Latest campaign


Sep 12, 202020V557000	Air bags: frontal Failure of the air bags to deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V557000 What's wrong 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. Risk Failure of the air bags to deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V557000 · Sep 12, 2020
Jun 22, 201717V394000	Air bags In the event of a crash, the incorrect calibration may not activate the air bag deployment as intended, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V394000 What's wrong 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. Risk In the event of a crash, the incorrect calibration may not activate the air bag deployment as intended, increasing the risk of injury. 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V394000 · Jun 22, 2017
Nov 12, 201010V578000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V578000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 10V578000 · Nov 12, 2010

Sep 12, 202020V557000

Air bags: frontal

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V557000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: Failure of the air bags to deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V557000 · Sep 12, 2020

Jun 22, 201717V394000

Air bags

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V394000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the incorrect calibration may not activate the air bag deployment as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 17V394000 · Jun 22, 2017

Nov 12, 201010V578000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V578000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 10V578000 · Nov 12, 2010

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Jaguar recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component18

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

18Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	7	39	2	2
Engine	6	33	0	0
Power train	3	17	1	1
Air bags	3	17	2	2
Engine and engine cooling	2	11	0	0
Fuel system	1	6	0	0
Gasoline	1	6	0	0
Unknown or other	1	6	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	6	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	6	0	0
Parking brake	1	6	1	1
Traction control system	1	6	1	1
Service brakes	1	6	0	0
Hydraulic	1	6	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	6	0	0

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Fuel system
“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.”
Filed 04/08/2025 · ODI 11653491
Engine
“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.”
Filed 02/26/2025 · ODI 11645150
Engine
“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.”
Filed 02/26/2025 · ODI 11645156

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2011 Jaguar XJ recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Jaguar XJ have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Jaguar XJ. The most recent, 20V557000 (reported September 12, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2011 Jaguar XJ recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Jaguar XJ?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Jaguar XJ?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Jaguar recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jaguar dealer.

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