Mechanical Design Vulnerabilities: The XK60 features the legendary 3UR-FE 5.7L V8. Primary vulnerability is the cam tower oil leak. Failure Modes: Systemic Secondary Air Injection Pump failures (pre-2015). Water pump seepage at 80k-100k miles. Starter replacement requires intake manifold removal. Failure Severity: Low-Moderate. Complexity: Moderate. Support: Excellent. Parts: Plentiful.
Recall: Massive Frame Rust litigation (certain regions). NHTSA 20V012000 (Fuel pump). Takata Airbags. Legal: $3.4B settlement regarding frame corrosion durability.
Control: 100% Analog interface. Hydraulic power steering provides mechanical feedback. Driver agency is total. Rating: Excellent.
Privacy: Total. No mandatory behavior tracking or cellular telemetry. Rating: Excellent.
Dealer Capture: None. Fully independent repairable. Rating: Excellent.
YES. The 2015-2022 models with the 5.7L V8 are the pinnacle of large SUV reliability. Robust and autonomous.