2011 Jaguar XK problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2011 Jaguar XK — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other XK years?

XK NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Jaguar XK problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Airbags	1	25%	— flat
Engine	1	25%	— flat
Fuel System	1	25%	— flat
Body & Structure	1	25%	— flat

Does the 2011 Jaguar XK have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

13V340000Electrical SystemAugust 5, 2013 · 1,989 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 XK convertible vehicles manufactured October 1, 2010, through August 1, 2013. The switch in the overhead roof console also activates the power operated windows when the convertible roof is opening or closing. The switch does not move downward to close the windows. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

Consequence

The power windows may inadvertently be activated and pinch or injure an arm or finger.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the overhead roof console, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J030.

10V332000EngineJuly 22, 2010 · 5,048 units

Defect

JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 JAGUAR XK AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XF V8 5.OL GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES. THE IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ACTIVATED AS THE FUEL PUMP RELAY IS NOT ENERGIZED FOLLOWING A VEHICLE START UP CYCLE. AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE COULD RESULT.

Consequence

FUEL STARVATION TO THE ENGINE LEADS TO ENGINE STUMBLE FOLLOWED BY ENGINE CUT OUT WITH MINIMAL WARNING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL DOWNLOAD REVISED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“FIRST EPISODE I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN LEFT AND CAR TURNED OFF. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR. JAGUAR SAID THEY WOULD UPDATE SOFTWARE. SECOND EPISODE AGAIN I WAS TURNING LEFT AT LOW SPEED WHEN CAR TURNED OFF. I TRIED RESTARTING CAR TWICE AND IT WOULD NOT START. I CALLED JAGUAR AND WHILE ON PHONE THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 24, 2011

“2011 JAGUAR XK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A HEADLINER COLLAPSE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE GLUE FROM THE HEADLINER CREATED AN UNSAFE AND UNHEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. THE DRIVER'S PASSENGERS HAVE SHOWN SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM PERSISTENT COUGHING, PNEUMONIA, EYE TUMORS AND BIRTH DEFECTS.*JS”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · August 1, 2018

“FIRST EPISODE I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN LEFT AND CAR TURNED OFF. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR. JAGUAR SAID THEY WOULD UPDATE SOFTWARE. SECOND EPISODE AGAIN I WAS TURNING LEFT AT LOW SPEED WHEN CAR TURNED OFF. I TRIED RESTARTING CAR TWICE AND IT WOULD NOT START. I CALLED JAGUAR AND WHILE ON PHONE THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 24, 2011

“THIS IS A SIMILAR AIRBAG SAFETY ISSUE AS OCCURRED IN A PRIOR RECALL ON LAND ROVER (RECALL #P045). THE WIRING THAT CONNECTS THE CLOCK SPRING ROTARY COUPLER TO THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE FRACTURES AS A RESULT OF RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE ROTARY COUPLER AND THE STEERING WHEEL HUB. THE RELATIVE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 5, 2015

2011 Jaguar XK — common questions

Is the 2011 Jaguar XK reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Jaguar XK have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Jaguar XK. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2011 compare to other XK years?

What are the most common 2011 Jaguar XK problems?

Does the 2011 Jaguar XK have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2011 Jaguar XK — common questions

Is the 2011 Jaguar XK reliable?

Does the 2011 Jaguar XK have recalls?

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