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recalls
The Jaguar XJ has 22 recalls covering 89,993 vehicles as reported; model year 2017 is covered by the most (3). Owners filed 9 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
22
Most for 2017: 3
Units affected
90K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
9
+28.6% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Jaguar XJ, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
9 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine22
- Engine and engine cooling18
- Unknown or other16
- Vehicle speed control16
- Power train15
- Electrical system14
- Service brakes9
- Complaints
- 134
- Crashes reported
- 15
- Fires reported
- 4
- People injured
- 11
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Jaguar XJ by component
- Air bags5 · 7,442 units
- Electrical system4 · 12K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic3 · 17K units
- Power train2 · 32K units
- Visibility2 · 9,150 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 443 units
- Equipment1 · 3 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 6,199 units
Jaguar XJ recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2020 | Jaguar XJ (2010-2017): Air bagsNo. 20V557000 | Crash risk | 12 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | Jaguar F-PACE, F-TYPE, XJ (2019): Engine and engine coolingNo. 19V039000 | Crash risk | 443 |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Jaguar F-PACE, XE, XF, XJ (2016-2018): Electrical systemNo. 17V678000 | Crash risk | 7,036 |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jaguar XJ (2010-2011): Air bagsNo. 17V394000 | Crash risk | 4,926 |
| Dec 29, 2016 | Jaguar XJ (2016-2017): Air bagsNo. 16V943000 | Crash risk | 16 |
| Jan 27, 2015 | Jaguar XJ (2015): Air bagsNo. 15V037000 | Crash risk | 1,346 |
| Nov 19, 2014 | Jaguar XJ (2014-2015): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 14V741000 | Crash risk | 1,571 |
| Oct 27, 2014 | Jaguar F-TYPE, XF, XJ (2015): Electrical systemNo. 14V673000 | Fire | 272 |
| Jun 2, 2014 | Jaguar XJ (2013): Electrical systemNo. 14V292000 | Crash risk | 70 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | Jaguar XF, XJ, XK (2013-2014): SuspensionNo. 14V157000 | Crash risk | 297 |
| Mar 14, 2014 | Jaguar XF, XJ (2013): EquipmentNo. 14V123000 | Crash risk | 3 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | Jaguar XJ (2010-2011): VisibilityNo. 10V578000 | Crash risk | 6,475 |
| Apr 30, 2009 | Jaguar XJ (2004): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 09V144000 | Crash risk | 14,551 |
| Sep 19, 2006 | Jaguar XJ (2006-2007): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 06V358000 | Fire | 6,199 |
| Jan 25, 2006 | Jaguar XJ (2006): VisibilityNo. 06V018000 | Injury | 2,675 |
| Nov 1, 2005 | Jaguar S-TYPE, XJ (2006): Power trainNo. 05V503000 | Other or not stated | 493 |
| Mar 18, 2004 | Jaguar XJ (2004): Air bagsNo. 04V136000 | Crash risk | 1,142 |
| Jan 8, 2004 | Jaguar S-TYPE, XJ, XK (2003-2004): Power trainNo. 04V024000 | Crash risk | 31,731 |
| Feb 12, 1998 | Jaguar XJ, XK8 (1998): Vehicle speed controlNo. 98V022000 | Other or not stated | 5,379 |
| Dec 30, 1994 | Jaguar XJ (1995): SteeringNo. 94V249000 | Crash risk | 48 |
| Apr 26, 1972 | Jaguar XJ (1969-1972): Electrical systemNo. 72V094000 | Other or not stated | 4,378 |
| Mar 29, 1972 | Jaguar XJ (1969-1971): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 72V066000 | Other or not stated | 930 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2019 Jaguar XJ recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2019 Jaguar XJ. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XJ have?
22 recalls cover the Jaguar XJ, for 89,993 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Jaguar XJ?
Engine: named in 22 of the 134 safety complaints about the Jaguar XJ, then engine and engine cooling (18). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.