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1989 Jaguar XJ6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1989 Jaguar XJ6, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
17
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
18
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1989 Jaguar XJ6

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

  1. Seat belts

    NHTSA 93V179000 Reported 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.

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

    NHTSA 90V023000 Reported 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.

  3. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 90V024000 Reported 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.

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1989 Jaguar XJ6 have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 137,833 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xj6. The contact stated that the seat belt retractor mechanism failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the passive belt system needed to be r”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 1, 2013 · Seat belts

“Tl*the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xj6. The contact stated that the seat belt was broken. The vehicle was involved in recall 93v179000 (seat belts) but because of the age of the vehicle, the manufactur”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 25, 2010 · Seat belts

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1989 Jaguar XJ (XJ6). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18 mpg
City / Highway15 / 22
FuelPremium
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine6 cyl, 3.6 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Jaguar XJ6 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XJ6 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1969 Jaguar XJ610
1970 Jaguar XJ610
1972 Jaguar XJ610
1973 Jaguar XJ610
1974 Jaguar XJ610
1975 Jaguar XJ630
1976 Jaguar XJ640
1977 Jaguar XJ630
1978 Jaguar XJ630
1979 Jaguar XJ630
1980 Jaguar XJ610
1981 Jaguar XJ610
1982 Jaguar XJ620
1983 Jaguar XJ601
1984 Jaguar XJ601
1985 Jaguar XJ604
1986 Jaguar XJ603
1987 Jaguar XJ602
1988 Jaguar XJ6410
1989 Jaguar XJ6317
1990 Jaguar XJ6210
1991 Jaguar XJ6114
1992 Jaguar XJ6114
1993 Jaguar XJ608
1994 Jaguar XJ604
1995 Jaguar XJ6011
1996 Jaguar XJ6020
1997 Jaguar XJ606
1998 Jaguar XJ601
2000 Jaguar XJ601

Checking a specific 1989 Jaguar XJ6

How do I know if my 1989 Jaguar XJ6 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1989 Jaguar XJ6; 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 90V023000).

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.