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2016 Jaguar XJ Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2016 Jaguar XJ, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
8
owner complaints to NHTSA
3 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
18–21
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2016 Jaguar XJ

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 17V678000 Reported 7,036 vehicles potentially affected Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

    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. Jaguar's number…

  2. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 16V943000 Reported 16 vehicles potentially affected Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

    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. Jaguar's…

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2016 Jaguar XJ have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 48,150 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, diagnostic trouble code P0119 was retrieved. The contact stated that the vehicle drove unusually rough”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling

“I am reporting a safety defect involving my 2016 Jaguar XJ. The driver-side door cannot be opened from either the inside or the outside. This failure occurred without warning and has made the vehicle”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 30, 2026 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2016 Jaguar XJ (XJ AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–21 mpg
City / Highway15–18 / 23–27
FuelPremium
EPA classLarge Cars
Engine6/8 cyl, 3/5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Compare Jaguar XJ model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XJ model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1969 Jaguar XJ20
1970 Jaguar XJ20
1971 Jaguar XJ20
1972 Jaguar XJ10
1984 Jaguar XJ01
1986 Jaguar XJ01
1995 Jaguar XJ11
1997 Jaguar XJ01
1998 Jaguar XJ111
2000 Jaguar XJ013
2002 Jaguar XJ02
2003 Jaguar XJ02
2004 Jaguar XJ313
2005 Jaguar XJ06
2006 Jaguar XJ311
2007 Jaguar XJ14
2008 Jaguar XJ06
2010 Jaguar XJ30
2011 Jaguar XJ316
2012 Jaguar XJ07
2013 Jaguar XJ38
2014 Jaguar XJ212
2015 Jaguar XJ37
2016 Jaguar XJ28
2017 Jaguar XJ32
2018 Jaguar XJ01
2019 Jaguar XJ11

Checking a specific 2016 Jaguar XJ

How do I know if my 2016 Jaguar XJ has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2016 Jaguar XJ; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jaguar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V943000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Jaguar models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.