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2015 Jaguar XF

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 XF.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2015 Jaguar XF is a passenger car whose engine specification calls for 5.7 quarts of 5W-30 oil. Across the model’s 2009–2023 run, this model year accumulated 19 total owner complaints and five recalls, with the Fuel/Propulsion System standing out as the top complaint area. With that complaint count falling well below the 2010 peak of 106 and above the 2023 low of 1, the 2015 XF sits in the lower-complaint range of the model’s history, marking it as a comparatively uneventful year for reported issues.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter C2Z32125. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/55R17; P245/45R18; W/O SUPERCHARGER: P245/45R18; W/O SUPERCHARGER (ROW) P245/45R18; W/O SUPERCHARGER (ROW) AND W/SUPERCHARGER (USA and CAN) P245/45R18, P245/40R19; W/SUPERCHARGER, FRONT: P255/35R20; REAR: P285/30R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5, 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterC2Z32125 alt AJ812279
Engine air filterC2Z15037 alt AJ82766
Spark plugC2P23089 alt C2D59621
BatteryT4A48375 alt JDE28694
Front wiper bladesC2D60832
ThermostatJDE28115 alt AJ814048
Cabin air filterC2Z6525

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length195.7 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase114.6 in
Curb weight3660 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XF of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2015 3.0 Portfolio
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20153.0 Portfolio 3.0L Supercharger5.30 sec13.90 sec340 hpAWD
2014XFR-S 5.0L Supercharger V83.70 sec12.10 sec550 hpRWD
2014XFR-S 5.0L Supercharger V83.90 sec12.30 sec550 hpRWD
2014XFR-S 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.50 sec550 hpRWD
20133.0 Supercharged 3.0L Supercharger V66.20 sec14.60 sec340 hpAWD
20132.0T Premium 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.10 sec240 hpRWD
2010Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.70 sec470 hpRWD
2010XFR 5.0L Supercharger V84.30 sec12.60 sec510 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell L12108
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.875
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity8.5-10.0
Engine Coolant Capacity6.6
Engine Coolant Capacity9.5
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13.3 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13.3
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 8.8 ft/lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 18.4 ft/lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts98.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug44.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug44.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new retaining nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerJaguar
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque9/12 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerJaguar
Spark Plug Gap.035 - .039 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity27.83-28.70 lbs
Oil TypeSPA2
Oil Capacity2.71 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi
RPM65 @ start up rpm
RPM65-91 @ odle rpm
RPM65 @ idle rpm
Engine Compression1 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.007-0.012 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 43; Rear: 21 /; Front: 43; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 85; Rear: 76 /; Front: 85; Rear: 76
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.153; Rear: .681
Maximum Rotor Runout.0009 INSTALLED
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.311; Rear: .917
Maximum Rotor Runout.0009 INSTALLED

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Coat bolts with engine oil. Do not reuse bolts more than twice. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
341.0 ft. lbs.41 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Coat bolts with engine oil. Do not reuse bolts more than twice. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
341.0 ft. lbs.41 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1025.8 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-10360 degrees
4Bolts 1-10120 degrees
5Larger top recessed bolts18.5 ft. lbs
6Two bolts below larger recessed bolts8.8 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
184.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.084 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 16,000 mi; spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant every 16,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 16,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 16,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 32,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 48,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 144,000 miDrive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Jaguar XF sits at the mid-point of the provided model years, following a period that began with high complaint volumes in 2009 and 2010 before stabilizing significantly by 2012. Although consumer complaints dipped to 11 in 2014, the 2015 model year saw a modest rise to 19 complaints, yet this figure remains far below the 90 to 106 complaints recorded annually at the start of the decade. Recall activity for 2015 totaled 5 campaigns, which is consistent with the 2012 count and lower than the 12 recalls issued in 2013, while federal investigations for this year stand at zero. Primary consumer concerns involve the Fuel/Propulsion System and Suspension, though the provided data does not specify the root causes for these filings. Following this model year, complaint numbers dropped further to just 5 in 2016, indicating that while 2015 is not the absolute peak of reliability in this lineage, it avoids the early period volatility. Consequently, the 2015 XF represents a solid used buy, offering markedly fewer reported issues than the 2009-2011 models with zero safety-related crash complaints.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
407
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System3
Suspension2
Electrical System2
Air Bags2
Engine1
Steering,Engine1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Steering,Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V796000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 01/11/2016

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The affected vehicles may have… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasions, replacing it as necessary and install additional clips, free of charge. Parts are not yet…

16V229000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 20/04/2016

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 XF vehicles manufactured February 6, 2008 to October 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver frontal air… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 407 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM76412 - 10MAR262026-03-10Electrical SystemSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
SSM76314 - 25APR252025-04-25Electrical SystemTelematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
TUCC_APR2025_182025-04-11Electrical SystemLeaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
SFCC_MAR2025_202025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake…
SFCC_MAR2025_182025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 XF take?

5.7 qt of 5W-30 meeting Jaguar specification WSS-M2C-9BC., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 XF have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.