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2014 Jaguar XJ

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 XJ.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2014 Jaguar XJ is a luxury passenger car that sits on a refined platform powered by a robust engine, paired with an S8 automatic transmission that delivers smooth shifts; it requires 7.6 quarts of 5W‑20 API‑rated oil and averages 15/23/18 mpg city/highway/combined. This model year features a notably reliable profile, with only 11 total owner complaints and a single top complaint area—engine—while being subject to two recalls. In the broader XJ history spanning 1995‑2019, the 2014 sits well below the peak complaint year of 2005 (53 complaints) and near the low end, underscoring its reputation as one of the more dependable iterations in the series.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

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
EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · 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 filterAJ812279 alt AJ811453
Engine air filterC2Z15037
Spark plugC2Z28434 alt C2P23089
BatteryT4A48375 alt C2D61169
Front wiper bladesC2D60832
Cabin air filterC2Z6525

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.6 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Curb weight3885 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 23 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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.

3.7–3.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.70 sec — 2014 XJR LWB
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014XJR LWB 5.0L Supercharger V83.70 sec12.10 sec550 hpRWD
2014XJR 5.0L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.10 sec550 hpRWD
2014XJR LWB 5.0L Supercharger V83.90 sec12.20 sec550 hpRWD
2013XJL Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V84.50 sec12.80 sec470 hpRWD
20133.0 Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V65.20 sec13.80 sec340 hpRWD
2013XJL Portfolio 3.0L Supercharger V65.30 sec13.80 sec340 hpAWD
2012XJL Supersport 5.0L Supercharger V84.20 sec12.50 sec510 hpRWD
2016XJR 5.0L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.10 sec550 hpRWD

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. 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 M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0-11.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilUSE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Differential Gear OilUSE CASTROL SAF-X0 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · API

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts60 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 8.8 ft-lbs; Lower: 18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug44.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug44.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.54 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 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 Bracket43 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.417 in / 1.023 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.417 in / 1.023 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.338 in / 0.944 in / 0.708 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 ft. lbs. Step 2: 31 ft. lbs., Step 3: 10517 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 180148 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 180148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 10 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 1-814.7 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-8360 degrees
4Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-890 degrees
6Bolts 1-8120 degrees
7Left side head bolts 8,9,1018.5 ft. lbs
8Left side head bolts 11and128.8 ft. lbs
9Right side head bolt 918.5 ft. lbs
10Right side head bolts 10and118.8 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.

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

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 15,000 miPower Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
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 30,000 miTemperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 32,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Cabin 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 2014 Jaguar XJ falls within a generation that saw significant volatility, including a 2011 spike of 18 complaints and three recalls, followed by a 2019 return to zero complaints. While the year-by-year record does not list specific 2014 recall or investigation totals, the available data for this target year shows four distinct complaint entries concentrated in engine and steering systems, alongside two crash-related complaints but zero fire incidents. This positions the 2014 model in a mid-generation arc following the 2011 peak but before the 2019 lull, suggesting a transitional phase in the vehicle's reliability profile. The concentration of complaints in powertrain and steering components indicates these systems require particular scrutiny during pre-purchase inspection. Given the absence of fire-related complaints and its placement in a declining trend from the generation's high-water mark for issues, the 2014 model year represents a reasonable acquisition target provided mechanical components are thoroughly vetted.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
625
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
11
Owner complaints
2 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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine2
Steering1
Steering,Engine1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Power Train1
Suspension,Engine1
Wheels1
Vehicle Speed Control1

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 625 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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…
SFCC_MAR2025_172025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake…
SSM761652024-11-27Unknown Or OtherFront / 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 XJ take?

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

Does the 2014 XJ have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XJ get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.