Jaguar XJ6 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls and 127 owner complaints across 30 model years of the Jaguar XJ6 (1969–2000). The most-complained-about year is 1996.

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What Jaguar XJ6 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA. The 1996 model year has the most, with 20.

• Seat belts18
• Vehicle speed control15
• Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal7
• Fuel system, gasoline: tank assembly6
• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6
• Engine and engine cooling: engine5
• Equipment: air conditioner5
• Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3

All Jaguar XJ6 recalls (21)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Jaguar XJ6, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Seat belts

   NHTSA 93V179000 Reported November 1, 1993 52,102 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR MOTORS, INC.

   The normal lockup function of the automatic (passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of its cable or detachment of the tongue.

   Remedy: Jaguar will repair the passive belt system if this problem occurs or has occurred. Jaguar will notify owners of the existence of a lifetime warranty on components of the automatic (passive) belt system.

   Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 90V023000 Reported February 8, 1990 38,315 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.

   High pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system.

   Remedy: Install new power hydraulic hose of a different specification.

   Model years: 1988, 1989

3. Switch (exterior lighting)

   NHTSA 90V024000 Reported February 8, 1990 29,000 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.

   Brake accumulator switch which controls hydraulic fluid flow to and from the engine driven pump, could leak, causing loss of fluid in the power brake assist system. This leak is also in the vicinity of electrical wiring.

   Remedy: Replace brake accumulator switches with revised seals.

   Model years: 1988, 1989

4. Caliper (service brakes)

   NHTSA 89V235000 Reported December 26, 1989 1,284 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.

   Head of rear caliper fixing bolt could break off, leaving only bolt shank in place.

   Remedy: Manufacturer will replace defective bolt.

   Model years: 1990

5. Coil springs (suspension)

   NHTSA 88V018000 Reported February 12, 1988 16,000 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   Certain front suspension lower spring pan fixings may fail due to stress corrosion.

   Remedy: Install revised specification front suspension spring pan fixings.

   Model years: 1988

6. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

   NHTSA 87V105000 Reported July 15, 1987 3,500 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   Cruise control may fail to disengage in a normal manner upon application of the brakes, and the rear brake lamps may fail due to malfunction of brake lamp microswitch assembly.

   Remedy: Install a modified microswitch in all vehicles.

   Model years: 1988

7. Fuel pump (fuel system)

   NHTSA 82V022000 Reported March 9, 1982 3,718 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   Certain vehicles may be fitted with an unauthorized fuel pump electrical inertia switch. This switch has a tin coating added to the contacts that create the potential for a high electrical resistance. This could cause overheating and possible distortion of the plastic mounting around the fixed contact. This could result in inability to…

   Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the inertia switch at no cost to owner.

   Model years: 1982

8. Fuel rail (fuel system)

   NHTSA 81V134000 Reported October 27, 1981 4,630 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   Certain vehicles could be subject to a fuel leakage in the engine compartment due to the possibility of deterioration in the integrity of the high pressure fuel hose connections.

   Remedy: All affected hoses and attachment clips will be replaced at no charge to owner.

   Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982

9. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

   NHTSA 80V024000 Reported March 7, 1980 900 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

   The ignition amplifier may contact and score the fuel filter. Over a period of time, scoring of the filter can cause fuel leakage.

   Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, adjust fuel filter brackets and replace filter without charge to owner.

   Model years: 1979

10. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 79V128000 Reported May 23, 1979 3,512 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    The selector quadrant spiral retaining pin may work its way out of position so that the vehicle could remain in gear when selector lever is moved into the "park" position.

    Remedy: Dealer will secure spiral pin using a retaining pin to permanently lock it in position.

    Model years: 1978, 1979

11. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 79V020000 Reported January 15, 1979 4,500 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Under a combination of circumstances in cold weather, icing may prevent return of the throttle butterfly to the idle position.

    Remedy: The dealer will fit coolant heated throttle bodies on all vehicles at no cost to owners.

    Model years: 1978

12. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 78V196000 Reported September 11, 1978 3,263 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    The exhaust downpipes installed on the involved vehicles may not permit proper clearance between the downpipes and the steering column lower joints. Upon making a hard full right turn, the exhaust downpipe and steering column could come into contact with each other. This could result in a loss of steering control.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the exhaust downpipe with one of modified shape, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978, 1979

13. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 78V174000 Reported August 9, 1978 450 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    If the transmission is overfilled, the possibility of overspill arises under certain driving conditions due to the newly installed transmission dipstick. The transmission fluid may spill on the exhaust manifold or catalytic converter.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the dipstick at no charge.

    Model years: 1977

14. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 78V011000 Reported January 20, 1978 12,565 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    There may be a malfunction of the windshield washer pump due to its position in the engine bay.

    Remedy: Dealer will reposition the windshield washer pump. Pumps will also be replaced on ceratin vehicles, without charge to owners.

    Model years: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

15. Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 77V083000 Reported June 2, 1977 5,000 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    The exhaust gas recirculation manifold core plugs may become displaced resulting in a loss of engine vacuum and subsequent stalling. This would produce immediate erratic engine operation and subsequent loss of power brakes and power steering assist.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a modified core plug device at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977

16. Lamp (service brakes)

    NHTSA 76V128000 Reported August 13, 1976 5,176 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1976

17. Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 76V007000 Reported January 16, 1976 911 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1976

18. Exterior (visibility)

    NHTSA 75V113000 Reported June 13, 1975 145 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1975

19. Rack and pinion (steering)

    NHTSA 72V316000 Reported December 27, 1972 1,402 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1972, 1973

20. Linkage and cable (parking brake)

    NHTSA 71V040000 Reported March 25, 1971 920 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1970

21. Rack and pinion (steering)

    NHTSA 69V143000 Reported October 8, 1969 133 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1969

Other Jaguar models

• S-Type483 complaints
• XF394 complaints
• X-Type315 complaints
• I-PACE238 complaints
• XJ8176 complaints
• F-PACE137 complaints
• XJ134 complaints
• XK8116 complaints

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.