Model year guide

2013 Jaguar XJ

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Jaguar XJ is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 22 on record.

2013 Jaguar XJ — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2013 Jaguar XJ at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined18–21 mpg
Typical price$43,254

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Jaguar XJ recalls 3

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #14V292000 · 02/06/2014

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured May 21, 2012, through July 10, 2012. The generic software calibration installed on the vehicles' Restraints Control Module (RCM) may not meet the specification for proper operation of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standa…

Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will upload new software for the Restraints Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J040.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #14V123000 · 14/03/2014

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 XF and XJ vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through April 10, 2013. In these vehicles, the certification label that is intended to specify the required Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear, the manufacture date and country of manufacture is absent. Thus, t…

Fix: Jaguar will notify owners and dealers will re-acquire and will provide a replacement vehicle or a full refund of the purchase, free of charge. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number associated with this recall is J039.

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #14V157000 · 31/03/2014

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 Jaguar XJ MPG & running costs

Combined18–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,225

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2013 Jaguar XJ worth?

Low
$25,988
Typical price
$43,254
High
$52,000

From 21 comparable 2013 Jaguar XJ listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Jaguar XJ costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,125
Fuel only$21,125
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Jaguar XJ trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · XJL Portfolio · XJ · XJL Supercharged
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5.0L 8-cyl 470 hp

2013 Jaguar XJ vehicles on record

Other Jaguar XJ model years

2013 Jaguar XJ — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Jaguar XJ have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2013 Jaguar XJ. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Jaguar XJ get?

The 2013 Jaguar XJ has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2013 Jaguar XJ worth?

Comparable 2013 Jaguar XJ listings run roughly $25,988–$52,000, typically around $43,254 (from 21 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.