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2015 Jaguar F-Type

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2015 Jaguar F-Type is a passenger car fitted with an Automatic (S8) transmission and a powertrain requiring 9.0 quarts of SAE 0W20 oil, carrying EPA fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg city, 28 highway, and 23 combined. Within the model’s 2014–2021 reliability history, this year generated six owner complaints, a figure that exceeds the 2014 low of two yet remains below the 2016 high of eleven, while three recalls were issued. Structural issues rank as the dominant complaint category for this model year.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity9.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil typeSAE 0W20 STJLR.51.5122OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/28/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 800-850 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 NS · 800-850 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterAJ812279 alt AJ811453
Engine air filterT2R1881 alt T2R1882
Spark plugC2P23089 alt C2Z28434
BatteryT4A48375 alt 429123482
Front wiper blades537123485 alt C2P1268
ThermostatAJ814048 alt C2Z19929
Cabin air filterC2P2410

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height51.6 in
Wheelbase103.1 in
Curb weight3521 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 28 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
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 F-Type of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.5–4.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.50 sec — 2015 R Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015R Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V83.50 sec11.80 sec550 hpRWD
2015R Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V83.60 sec11.80 sec550 hpRWD
2015R Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V83.70 sec11.90 sec550 hpRWD
2015V-8 S Convertible 5.0L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.00 sec495 hpRWD
2015R Coupe 5.0L Supercharger V84.00 sec12.00 sec550 hpRWD
2015S Coupe 3.0L Supercharger V64.30 sec12.90 sec380 hpRWD
2014V-8 S Convertible 5.0L Supercharger V83.60 sec11.90 sec495 hpRWD
2014V-8 S Convertible 5.0L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.00 sec495 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 9.0 qt of SAE 0W20 STJLR.51.5122 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs. 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 Capacity8.9
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity10.125
Engine Coolant Capacity9.7
Engine Coolant Capacity10.1
Engine Coolant Capacity9.7
Engine OilSAE 0W20

Engine torques

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
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts98 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub222 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new retaining nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerJaguar
Spark Plug Gap0.9 - 1.0 in
Spark Plug Torque16/22 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerJaguar
Spark Plug Gap1.0 in
Spark Plug Torque16/22 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity24.64 lbs
Oil TypeSPA2
Oil Capacity2.71 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800-850 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 @ idle rpm
Engine Compression1 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 43; Rear: 26 /; Front: 43; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 85; Rear: 76 /; Front: 85; Rear: 76
ABS Sensor Torque10 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: 1.318
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .003 Measured; Rear: .004 Measured

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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 spark plugs every 96,000 mi.

Every 16,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 32,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 64,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
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 F-Type occupies the early, ascending portion of the generation's complaint arc, with federal complaints tripling from 2 in the 2014 launch year to 6 in the target year before peaking at 11 in 2016 — a pattern consistent with initial-production issues surfacing as the vehicle population grows. Recalls followed a slightly different trajectory, rising from 2 in 2014 to 3 in 2015 (tied for the generation high alongside 2018) before dropping to just 1 in 2016, suggesting Jaguar was actively addressing safety-related defects during this early window. TSBs, meanwhile, declined steadily from 588 in 2014 to 502 in 2015 and 430 in 2016, indicating that factory and service procedures were being consolidated and refined over time, though the 2015 figure remains among the higher counts in the generation — a sign that technicians still had a substantial backlog of service guidance to work through. The target year's complaint areas span Structure, Engine, Unknown/Other, and Electrical System/Structure, with one fire complaint recorded and zero crash complaints; the federal data does not specify root causes for any of these. Notably, no investigations were opened across the entire generation, which tempers concern somewhat. For a buyer, the 2015 model year represents a transitional point where early production bugs were being identified but not yet fully resolved — the combination of the generation's highest recall count (tied) and a still-elevated TSB total suggests this is a year to approach with caution, ideally with full recall completion verified and a pre-purchase inspection focused on electrical and structural areas.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
502
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Structure1
Engine1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Structure1
Electrical System,Air Bags,Engine1
Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V326000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 25/04/2019

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Jaguar F-TYPE vehicles previously remedied under Recall 14V-714. The seatbelt harness connector which connects the Seatbelt Tension… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly and repair the seatbelt tension sensor harness as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 3…

14V714000Electrical System:WiringReported 07/11/2014

Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 F-TYPE vehicles manufactured August 31, 2012, to October 22, 2014. In the affected vehicles the seatbelt harness connector which… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the harness connector wire configuration, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 502 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TUCC_MAY2025_282025-05-09Unknown Or OtherTELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
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 F-Type take?

9.0 qt of SAE 0W20 STJLR.51.5122, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 F-Type have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the F-Type get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg.