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2011 Jaguar XJ

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 XJ.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2011 Jaguar XJ is a full-size passenger car equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated at 16 city and 23 highway mpg for a combined 19. Engine issues dominate its 18 owner complaints, and the car has been subject to three recalls — figures that place it firmly in the moderate range of the XJ's broader complaint history spanning 1995 through 2019, well below the 2005 peak of 53 complaints but far from the single-complaint low of 1995. For a researcher, that positions the 2011 as a relatively unremarkable year in the model's reliability arc — not a standout trouble spot, but not a clean bill of health either.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter AJ812279. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 800 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterAJ812279 alt AJ811453
Engine air filterC2Z15037 alt AJ82766
Spark plugC2P23089
BatteryC2D61169
Front wiper bladesC2D60832
Serpentine beltC2D39175 alt C2P12808
Cabin air filterC2Z6525

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.6 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Curb weight3869 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 23 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XJ of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.1–5.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.10 sec — 2011 Supersport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2011Supersport 5.0L Supercharger V84.10 sec12.40 sec510 hpRWD
2011Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.40 sec12.80 sec470 hpRWD
2011XJL Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.40 sec12.80 sec470 hpRWD
2011XJL Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.40 sec12.70 sec470 hpRWD
2011XJL Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.40 sec12.80 sec470 hpRWD
2011XJL Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.40 sec12.80 sec470 hpRWD
2011Sedan 5.0L V84.90 sec13.40 sec510 hpRWD
2011XJL 5.0L V85.00 sec13.50 sec385 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine USE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0-11.0
Differential Gear OilUSE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.9 Pints
Differential Gear OilUSE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket43 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket43 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.417 in / 1.023 in / 0.787 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 270148 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic Booster (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Looking at the federal record, the 2011 Jaguar XJ falls at the beginning of a new generational arc characterized by a massive spike in technical service bulletins, jumping to 479 from just 96 in 2008 and 477 in 2010. While 2010 saw zero complaints alongside its 3 recalls, the 2011 model year immediately experienced a spike to 18 complaints and matched that recall count, placing it squarely in a first-year teething phase. The 2011 complaints primarily target the Engine (3) and Power Train (2 combined across categories), though the data does not specify the root causes for these failures. Given its position on the leading edge of a high-TSB, rising-complaint curve rather than the stable tail end seen in 2008 or 2019, the 2011 model carries undeniable early-production risk; consequently, you should skip this specific year in favor of a later model in the generation.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
479
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
18
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 18 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine3
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Power Train,Electrical System,Air Bags1
Power Train1
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V557000Air Bags:FrontalReported 12/09/2020

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… 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…

17V394000Air BagsReported 22/06/2017

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)… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 479 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TUCC_APR2025_182025-04-11Electrical SystemLeaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
SFCC_MAR2025_202025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake…
SFCC_MAR2025_182025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise…
SFCC_MAR2025_172025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake…
SSM761652024-11-27Unknown Or OtherFront / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2011 XJ have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XJ get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.