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2012 Jaguar XJ

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 XJ.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2012 Jaguar XJ is a passenger car equipped with a six‑speed automatic transmission and returns an EPA‑estimated 16 city/23 highway/19 combined mpg. Owner‑reported issues total 12 complaints, with visibility concerns leading the categories, and the model carries no recalls for this year. Across the XJ’s production span from 1995 to 2019, the 2012 model year sits well below the peak complaint year of 2005, which recorded 53 complaints, and far above the low of 1995 with just one complaint. This positioning suggests the 2012 XJ occupies a relatively modest trouble spot in the model’s long‑term reliability record.

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
Battery429123482 alt C2D61169
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 weight4045 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.

4.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.20 sec — 2012 XJL Supersport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012XJL Supersport 5.0L Supercharger V84.20 sec12.50 sec510 hpRWD
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

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.

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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.54 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72 oz
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
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 / 1.26 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.417 in / 1.023 in / 0.787 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.338 in / 0.944 in / 0.708 in / 1.181 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 System (inspect fluid) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
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.

The federal record for the Jaguar XJ shows a complaint peak in the mid-2000s, specifically 53 complaints in 2005, followed by a general decline entering the 2010s. The 2012 model year recorded five total complaints—including two for visibility and one fire complaint—which is a decrease from the 18 complaints reported in 2011. This year falls within a period of high Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) activity, following the 477 and 479 TSBs issued for 2010 and 2011 respectively. While complaints were filed regarding the fuel and propulsion systems, the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. Because the complaint volume is significantly lower than the mid-generation peak, this is a good year to buy.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
495
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
12
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility2
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Electrical System,Structure,Engine1
Engine1
Suspension,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 495 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 2012 XJ have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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.