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2011 Jaguar XJ Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Sep 12, 2020

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is above the Jaguar XJ average of 2.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Air Bags › Frontal, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2011 Jaguar XJ recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 20V557000

Air Bags › Frontal

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Reported Sep 12, 2020

What is recalled

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 frontal impact crash.

Safety consequence

Failure of the air bags to deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer 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 1-800-369-1000. Jaguar's number for this recall is H294.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V394000

Air Bags

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Reported Jun 22, 2017

What is recalled

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) software, the default air bag calibration settings may be incorrect.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, the incorrect calibration may not activate the air bag deployment as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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 service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H034.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 10V578000

Visibility › Windshield Wiper / Washer

Manufacturer: JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Reported Nov 12, 2010

What is recalled

JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XJ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 28, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2010. THE FRONT WIPER ARMS TO SPINDLE FIXINGS WERE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION DURING MANUFACTURING. AS A RESULT, THE SECURING NUTS COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER ARM SYNCHRONIZATION AND A CLASH OF THE WIPER ARMS.

Safety consequence

IF THE WIPER ARMS LOSE SYNCHRONIZATION AND CLASH, THEY COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ENSURE THE WIPER ARMS ARE FITTED SECURELY ONTO THE SPINDLE AND THE SECURING NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-637-6837.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2011 Jaguar XJ recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Jaguar XJ have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2011 Jaguar XJ. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2011 Jaguar XJ?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology