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2010 Jaguar Xj: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2010 Jaguar Xj: 3 recalls, 0 owner complaints and up to 19 mpg combined.

3vehicle recalls
0owner complaints
0mention a crash
19best combined mpg
2010 Jaguar Xj
Photo: Sarah Larson from Ann Arbor, MI, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Recalls

3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #10V578000 · 2010 · 6,475 vehicles

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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.

Airbags Vehicle recall #17V394000 · 2017 · 4,926 vehicles

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the incorrect calibration May not activate the air bag deployment as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the rcm with the latest software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2017.

Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #20V557000 · 2020 · 12 vehicles

What's wrong: The restraint control module (rcm) software May cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.

Why it matters: Failure of the air bags to deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the rcm software, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020.

Most-reported problems

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Jaguar Xj so far.

Engines & fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyComb.Fuel
5.0 L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive162319Premium
5.0 L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive152218Premium
5.0 L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive152117Premium

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FAQ

Does the 2010 Jaguar Xj have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2010 Jaguar Xj. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Jaguar Xj get?

EPA ratings run up to 19 mpg combined (5.0 L, Automatic (S6)), across 3 engine and transmission combos.

Where can I get a 2010 Jaguar Xj repair manual?

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