Most common 2015 Jaguar XJ problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jaguar XJ complaints by model year
Best XJ years: 2010, 2017, 2008. Years to avoid: 2005, 2006. Compare all years →
2015 Jaguar XJ recalls (3)
Air bags
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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
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.
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
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.
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.
What 2015 Jaguar XJ owners say
Speed control & acceleration
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. The airbags had deployed and I was pretty much pinned to the seat. I had bought the car from the dealer brand new and had it regularly serviced and maintained. I was the only driver and it had only 30000 miles over 3 yrs.
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. My wife asked what was happening and I remarked that the brakes were not working. There was at this stage a gap of about five feet between my car and the one in front. I pressed the brake pedal harder and the vehicle, instead of stopping, went into sudden acceleration. …
2015 Jaguar XJ engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Jaguar XJ a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 XJ rates average: 20% fewer complaints than a typical year of the XJ at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Jaguar XJ?
The speed control & acceleration — 3 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (2) and electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 Jaguar XJ have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2015 Jaguar XJ, the most recent from January 27, 2015 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jaguar XJ?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2017 and 2008. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005 and 2006. See the full Jaguar XJ years comparison.
At what mileage do 2015 Jaguar XJ problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 83% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.