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2013 Jaguar XKR

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2013 Jaguar XKR passenger car combines an automatic (S6) transmission with a 7.6-quart oil capacity using 5W-20 viscosity, achieving EPA ratings of 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. With only two owner complaints on file—centered on the fuel system—this model year suggests a relatively trouble-free ownership experience.

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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 economy16/24/19 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 sizeP295-30ZR20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim10.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterAJ812279 alt C2D3670
Engine air filterC2P16933
Spark plugC2P23089
BatteryC2P24168
Front wiper bladesC2P1268 alt 537123485
ThermostatC2Z19929
Cabin air filterC2P2410

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height52.4 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight3968 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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 BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0-11.0
Differential Gear OilUSE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity7.6 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 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

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket43 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.004 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

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 180148 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 15,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 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 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 105,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)

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 available year-by-year federal record spans only 2000–2005, predating the 2013 XKR by eight to twelve years and providing no generation-specific trend data for the XK generation. Within the limited dataset, complaints escalated from 0 (2000) to 2 (2001) to 30 (2005), while recalls moved inversely from 1 to 1 to 0, and TSBs surged from 13 to 13 to 92—a pattern suggesting increasing service bulletins but not necessarily escalating defects. For 2013 specifically, the federal complaint data shows only two recorded complaint areas (Fuel System, Gasoline and Structure) with a single complaint each, and notably zero crash or fire complaints. The data does not specify root causes for these complaints, nor does the record contain recall or investigation activity for 2013, leaving the complaint context incomplete. The absence of 2013 within the broader year-by-year trend makes it impossible to determine whether the target year represents an anomaly or fits a trajectory. **Takeaway:** The 2013 XKR shows minimal federal complaint activity with no crash or fire incidents on record, but the lack of contemporaneous trend data means buyers cannot assess its relative reliability within its own generation; proceed with standard pre-purchase inspection, particularly for fuel system and structural concerns noted in the complaint record.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
320
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V038000Exterior LightingReported 27/01/2015

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Jaguar XK vehicles manufactured March 4, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front side lamps (parking lamps)… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update software that controls the front side lamps, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer…

14V389000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 01/07/2014

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 XK (XKR and XKR-S) vehicles manufactured August 24, 2012, to June 10, 2014, and equipped with a 5.0L engine. The tire placard has… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and, as necessary, attach a corrected tire placard label stating the tire size and pressure, free of charge. The…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 320 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM59597Attachme2021-04-14Electrical SystemAttachment.
SSM59597Attachme2021-04-14Electrical SystemAttachment.
SSM59597Attachme2021-04-14Electrical SystemAttachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV2018-08-20Electrical SystemA customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV2018-08-20EquipmentSIM card activation issues

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 2013 XKR take?

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

Does the 2013 XKR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XKR get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.