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2015 Jaguar XJ

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 XJ.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2015 Jaguar XJ is a passenger car featuring an Automatic (S8) transmission and an engine requiring 7.66 quarts of oil. This model delivers an EPA-rated fuel economy of 15 city, 23 highway, and 18 combined mpg. With three recalls and seven owner complaints primarily concerning steering and air bags, this model year maintains a much lower complaint volume than the 2005 peak of 53 complaints recorded during the 1995-2019 history.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.66 qtOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · With block heater: 950, Without block heater: 850 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 NS · With block heater: 950, Without block heater: 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeFRONT P245/45R19, P245/40R20; REAR P275/40R19,P275/35R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rimFRONT 9.0; REAR 10.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterAJ812279 alt AJ811453
Engine air filterC2Z15037
Spark plugC2Z28434 alt C2P23089
BatteryT4A48375 alt 429123482
Front wiper bladesC2D60832
Cabin air filterC2Z6525

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.6 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Curb weight4125 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 23 / 18 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.

3.7–5.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.70 sec — 2014 XJR LWB
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014XJR LWB 5.0L Supercharger V83.70 sec12.10 sec550 hpRWD
2014XJR 5.0L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.10 sec550 hpRWD
2014XJR LWB 5.0L Supercharger V83.90 sec12.20 sec550 hpRWD
2016XJR 5.0L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.10 sec550 hpRWD
2016XJL Portfolio 3.0L Supercharger V65.10 sec13.70 sec340 hpAWD
2016XJL Portfolio 3.0L Supercharger V65.40 sec14.00 sec340 hpAWD
2013XJL Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.50 sec12.80 sec470 hpRWD
20133.0 Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V65.20 sec13.80 sec340 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell L12108
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0
Brake FluidDot 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.0-3.0
Engine Coolant Capacity9.08
Engine Coolant Capacity13.9
Engine Coolant Capacity9.4-9.5
Engine Coolant Capacity9.5

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 8.8 ft/lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 18.4 ft/lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts98.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug44.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug44.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new retaining nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerJaguar
Spark Plug Gap.035 - .039 in
Spark Plug Torque16/22 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerJaguar
Spark Plug Gap.039 in
Spark Plug Torque15/22 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity24.64 lbs
Oil TypeSPA2
Oil Capacity2.71 oz

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
RPM65 @ start up rpm
RPM65 @ idle rpm
Engine Compression1 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 43; Rear: 21 /; Front: 43; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 85; Rear: 76 /; Front: 85; Rear: 76
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.181; Rear: .720; Front: 1.338; Rear: .944
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .003; Rear: .004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 10 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-814.7 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-8360 degrees
4Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-890 degrees
6Bolts 1-8120 degrees
7Left side head bolts 8,9,1018.5 ft. lbs
8Left side head bolts 11and128.8 ft. lbs
9Right side head bolt 918.5 ft. lbs
10Right side head bolts 10and118.8 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Coat bolts with engine oil. Do not reuse bolts more than twice. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
341.0 ft. lbs.41 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1025.8 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-10360 degrees
4Bolts 1-10120 degrees
5Larger top recessed bolts18.5 ft. lbs
6Two bolts below larger recessed bolts8.8 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 16,000 mi; spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant every 16,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 16,000 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 16,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 32,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 48,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 144,000 miDrive Belt (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 2015 Jaguar XJ is not directly listed in the federal record, which jumps from 2011 to 2019, but the trend across this generation is instructive: 2011 recorded 18 complaints with 3 recalls, while 2019 showed marked improvement with 0 complaints and only 1 recall—a clear downward trajectory in both complaints and recalls across the generation. The 2015 model year falls squarely in this arc of improvement, and its complaint profile reflects this: only one complaint each across steering/air bags, tires, powertrain, and service brakes, with just 3 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints recorded. This scattered, low-volume complaint pattern suggests no systemic defects emerged in this model year. The takeaway: 2015 appears to benefit from the model's maturation since its 2011 launch, and while not without some issues, it represents a reasonably solid choice within this generation—better positioned than the earlier years but not as refined as the later models.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
470
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
7
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 2 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 7 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Steering,Air Bags1
Tires1
Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1

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 470 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TUCC_MAY2025_282025-05-09Unknown Or OtherTELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
SSM76314 - 25APR252025-04-25Electrical SystemTelematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
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…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group NS batteryVehicles taking 7.66 qtEngine oil filter AJ812279Engine air filter C2Z15037Spark plug C2Z28434Battery T4A48375

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 XJ take?

7.66 qt of SAE 0W20 meeting Jaguar specification STJLR.51.5122 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 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 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.