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2014 Jaguar XJ: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Jaguar XJ, most recently filed November 2014. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Jaguar XJ. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2014 Jaguar XJ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V741000 Filed Nov 19, 2014

Incorrect Torque of Brake Pipe Unions

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak may reduce the vehicle's braking ability, requiring additional distance to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J048.
97.3% repairedof 1,571 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2014 Jaguar XJ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V157000 Filed Mar 31, 2014

Rear Wheel Alignment Linkage Mounting Hardware

Suspension · rear
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XJ, XF and XK vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the toe links, components used to control the alignment of the rear wheels, can separate from the rear sub-frame.
Consequence
If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jaguar notified owners on May 8, 2014, and dealers will replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J037.
96% repairedof 297 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (12)

12 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

2involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Jaguar XJ, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 12.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2014 compares with other XJ years

Best and worst XJ years →
7 18 7 8 12 7 8 2 1 1
2008201120122013201420152016201720182019
This year (2014)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined

21
mpg combined
18
city
27
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,900
CO₂ tailpipe
423 g/mi
EPA class
Large Cars

What it costs you to run

$3,110per year
$259per month
714gallons a year

Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2014 Jaguar XJ configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 27 / 21$3,900423
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19$4,350468
5 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 23 / 18$4,550503
5 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 23 / 18$4,550503

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2014 Jaguar XJ FAQ

How many recalls does the 2014 Jaguar XJ have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 14V741000 (brake), 14V157000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2014 Jaguar XJ problems?

Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (5), Steering (2), Vehicle speed control (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2014 Jaguar XJ get?

EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 18 city, 27 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2014 XJ compare with other years?

Among the 2008–2019 Jaguar XJ model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2011 the most (18). The 2014 drew 12. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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