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2013 Jaguar XJ

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 XJ.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2013 Jaguar XJ is a full-size passenger car with a 7.6-quart oil capacity using 5W-20 API engine oil. Its reliability record is comparatively light, with just 8 owner complaints on file and 3 recalls, the most common complaint area being exterior lighting. Viewed against the broader 1995–2019 XJ run, this model year sits well below the 2005 peak of 53 complaints and above only the 1995 low of 1, meaning researchers should find it a relatively quiet year in the model's documented reliability history.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.6 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · 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 AJ812279. 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 sizeP275-40R19OEM · verified

Wheel / rim9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	AJ812279 alt AJ811453
Engine air filter	AJ82766 alt C2Z15037
Spark plug	C2Z28434 alt C2P23089
Battery	429123482 alt C2D61169
Front wiper blades	C2D60832
Cabin air filter	C2Z6525

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	201.6 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	57.1 in
Wheelbase	119.3 in
Curb weight	4123 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	51/49

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

4.5–5.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.50 sec — 2013 XJL Supercharged

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2013	XJL Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V8	4.50 sec	12.80 sec	470 hp	RWD
2013	3.0 Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V6	5.20 sec	13.80 sec	340 hp	RWD
2013	XJL Portfolio 3.0L Supercharger V6	5.30 sec	13.80 sec	340 hp	AWD
2012	XJL Supersport 5.0L Supercharger V8	4.20 sec	12.50 sec	510 hp	RWD
2014	XJR LWB 5.0L Supercharger V8	3.70 sec	12.10 sec	550 hp	RWD
2014	XJR 5.0L Supercharger V8	3.80 sec	12.10 sec	550 hp	RWD
2014	XJR LWB 5.0L Supercharger V8	3.90 sec	12.20 sec	550 hp	RWD
2011	Supersport 5.0L Supercharger V8	4.10 sec	12.40 sec	510 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.6 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, USE CASTROL SAF-X0 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. 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 Fluid	Shell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0-11.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	USE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.7 Pints
Differential Gear Oil	USE CASTROL SAF-X0 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	60 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 8.8 ft-lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13.3 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	7.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	95 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	44.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	44.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.54 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.72 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	65.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	65.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	65.0 Low pressure side. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	65.0 Low pressure side. psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	43 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	85 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket	43 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.078 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.004 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.417 in / 1.023 in / 0.787 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

17 ft. lbs. Step 2: 31 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105

17 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

148 ft. lbs., step 2: 180

148 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

148 ft. lbs., step 2: 180

148 ft. lbs

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.

1	5.17 ft. lbs.	5.17 ft. lbs
2	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
3	41.0 ft. lbs.	41 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees
5	90 degrees	90 degrees

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 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 32,000 mi	Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 64,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 96,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (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 federal record supplied does not include an entry for the 2013 model year, so no specific complaint, recall, investigation, or TSB counts are available for that year. Examining the surrounding years shows a peak in complaints and recalls in 2011 (18 complaints, 3 recalls) followed by a drop to zero complaints in both 2010 and 2019, with recalls remaining low thereafter. This pattern suggests a general decline in reported issues after 2011, but the absence of 2013 data prevents placing the target year precisely within that trend. Without concrete figures for 2013, any assessment of its reliability would be speculative. Consequently, based solely on the provided federal record, there is insufficient evidence to declare the 2013 Jaguar XJ a definitively good or bad year to purchase; prospective buyers should seek additional, model‑specific reliability sources before deciding.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

668

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 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

’95 ’97 ’98 ’00 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’10 ’11 ’19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting1

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1

Engine1

Power Train1

Fuel/Propulsion System1

Wheels1

Service Brakes1

Power Train,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 668 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TUCC_APR2025_18	2025-04-11	Electrical System	Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
SFCC_MAR2025_20	2025-03-14	Service Brakes	There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake…
SFCC_MAR2025_18	2025-03-14	Service Brakes	There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise…
SFCC_MAR2025_17	2025-03-14	Service Brakes	There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake…
SSM76165	2024-11-27	Unknown Or Other	Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 battery Vehicles taking 7.6 qt Engine oil filter AJ812279 Engine air filter AJ82766 Spark plug C2Z28434 Battery 429123482

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 XJ take?

7.6 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C925-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 XJ have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.