Jaguar XJ Recalls

The Jaguar XJ has been recalled 18 times across the 1998, 2004, 2006, 2010–2011, 2013–2017 model years. The most recent recall, from September 12, 2020, covers the software. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Jaguar dealer.

18recalls
0do not drive / park outside
10model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Air bags
    528%
  • Electrical system
    317%
  • Brakes
    211%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    211%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    211%
  • Suspension
    16%
  • Equipment & accessories
    16%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    16%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    16%

2017 Jaguar XJ recalls (3)

Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software

NHTSA recall 20V-557 · Sep 12, 2020 · 12 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles. The Restraint Control Module (RCM) software may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM software, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-369-1000.

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 17V-678 · Oct 26, 2017 · 7,036 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-943 · Dec 29, 2016 · 16 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured September 12, 2016, to October 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.

2016 Jaguar XJ recalls (2)

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 17V-678 · Oct 26, 2017 · 7,036 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-943 · Dec 29, 2016 · 16 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured September 12, 2016, to October 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.

2015 Jaguar XJ recalls (3)

Air bags

NHTSA recall 15V-037 · Jan 27, 2015 · 1,346 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured July 2, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect description of the operation of Occupant Sensor System (OSS) in the owner's manual.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and supply a supplement to add to the owner's handbook, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 14V-741 · Nov 19, 2014 · 1,571 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the brake line junctions under the vehicle may leak brake fluid.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line junctions, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 16, 2015.

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

NHTSA recall 14V-673 · Oct 27, 2014 · 272 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2015 F-TYPE vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to September 12, 2014, 2015 XF vehicles manufactured September 3, 2014, to September 12, 2014, and 2015 XJ vehicles manufactured August 21, 2014, to September 11, 2014.

Remedy: Jaguar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the affected engine mounted components for the proper threading and torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2014.

2014 Jaguar XJ recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 14V-741 · Nov 19, 2014 · 1,571 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the brake line junctions under the vehicle may leak brake fluid.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line junctions, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 16, 2015.

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 14V-157 · Mar 31, 2014 · 297 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XJ, XF and XK vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the toe links, components used to control the alignment of the rear wheels, can separate from the rear sub-frame.

Remedy: Jaguar notified owners on May 8, 2014, and dealers will replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 27, 2014.

2013 Jaguar XJ recalls (3)

Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 14V-292 · Jun 2, 2014 · 70 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured May 21, 2012, through July 10, 2012. The generic software calibration installed on the vehicles' Restraints Control Module (RCM) may not meet the specification for proper operation of the Supplemental Restraint…

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will upload new software for the Restraints Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278.

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 14V-157 · Mar 31, 2014 · 297 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XJ, XF and XK vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the toe links, components used to control the alignment of the rear wheels, can separate from the rear sub-frame.

Remedy: Jaguar notified owners on May 8, 2014, and dealers will replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 27, 2014.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 14V-123 · Mar 14, 2014 · 3 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 XF and XJ vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through April 10, 2013. In these vehicles, the certification label that is intended to specify the required Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle…

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners and dealers will re-acquire and will provide a replacement vehicle or a full refund of the purchase, free of charge. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278.

2011 Jaguar XJ recalls (3)

Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software

NHTSA recall 20V-557 · Sep 12, 2020 · 12 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles. The Restraint Control Module (RCM) software may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM software, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-369-1000.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 17V-394 · Jun 22, 2017 · 4,926 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 XJ vehicles. If, while servicing the vehicle, the vehicle does not successfully receive an update to the Restraint Control Module (RCM) software, the default air bag calibration settings may be incorrect.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM with the latest software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA recall 10V-578 · Nov 12, 2010 · 6,475 vehicles

Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 xj vehicles manufactured from July 28, 2009, through November 3, 2010. The front wiper arms to spindle fixings were not torqued to specification during manufacturing.

Remedy: Dealers will ensure the wiper arms are fitted securely onto the spindle and the securing nuts will be tightened to the correct torque. This service will be performed free of charge.

2010 Jaguar XJ recalls (3)

Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software

NHTSA recall 20V-557 · Sep 12, 2020 · 12 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles. The Restraint Control Module (RCM) software may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM software, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-369-1000.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 17V-394 · Jun 22, 2017 · 4,926 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 XJ vehicles. If, while servicing the vehicle, the vehicle does not successfully receive an update to the Restraint Control Module (RCM) software, the default air bag calibration settings may be incorrect.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM with the latest software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA recall 10V-578 · Nov 12, 2010 · 6,475 vehicles

Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 xj vehicles manufactured from July 28, 2009, through November 3, 2010. The front wiper arms to spindle fixings were not torqued to specification during manufacturing.

Remedy: Dealers will ensure the wiper arms are fitted securely onto the spindle and the securing nuts will be tightened to the correct torque. This service will be performed free of charge.

2006 Jaguar XJ recalls (3)

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

NHTSA recall 06V-358 · Sep 19, 2006 · 6,199 vehicles

Some passenger vehicles May have fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (fdm), jet pump module (jpm, and/or cluster valve (cv) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This May result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), or a fuel odor.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tanks free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2006. Owners May contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 06V-018 · Jan 25, 2006 · 2,675 vehicles

On certain sedans equipped with moonroofs, a reinforcement bar was incorrectly assembled so that the bar May contact the glass in the moonroof. When closing a door or upon severe road impact, it is possible that the moonroof glass May shatter.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the moonroof free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2006. Owners May contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)

NHTSA recall 05V-503 · Nov 1, 2005 · 493 vehicles

Certain sedans May have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2005. Owners May contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

2004 Jaguar XJ recalls (3)

Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA recall 09V-144 · Apr 30, 2009 · 14,551 vehicles

Jaguar is recalling 14,551 my 2004 xj vehicles. A potential concern has been identified with the installation of a noise vibration and harshness (nvh) pad fitted to the under tray and its interaction with the rear under floor brake pipes, rear cross member brake pipes, and their unions.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the under tray at the rear of the vehicle and remove and discard the nvh pad fitted to the rear of the under tray.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 04V-136 · Mar 18, 2004 · 1,142 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger air bag trim components have a poor aperture edge.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag aperture and, where necessary, remove any sharp, serrated edges. The recall began on May 14, 2004. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 04V-024 · Jan 8, 2004 · 31,731 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without indication.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module. The recall began on May 1, 2004. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.

1998 Jaguar XJ recalls (1)

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 98V-022 · Feb 12, 1998 · 5,379 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The cable adjuster bracket nut on the outer sleeve of the throttle cable can become displaced fromthe cable abutment bracket on the engine.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and modify the throttle cable system.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Jaguar XJ have?

NHTSA lists 18 recalls for the Jaguar XJ across 10 model years.

How do I know if my Jaguar XJ has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.