1996 Jaguar XJ6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1996 Jaguar XJ6, and owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1996 Jaguar XJ6. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Jaguar XJ6 have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Purchased a vehicle at auction it was running fine however i noticed at times when driving it randomly shuts down weather in the middle of the highway while driving on the streets turning corners etc.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2020 · Power train
“Involved in car accident where my vehicle was totalled and where the drivers side AIRBAG never inflated, functioned at all and was defective. Vehicle was on service road in motion”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 28, 2018 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Jaguar XJ (XJ12, XJ6). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 11–15 / 15–22 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/12 cyl, 4/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Jaguar XJ6 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XJ6 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 Jaguar XJ6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Jaguar XJ6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Jaguar XJ6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Jaguar XJ6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Jaguar XJ6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Jaguar XJ6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 Jaguar XJ6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 Jaguar XJ6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 Jaguar XJ6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 Jaguar XJ6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 Jaguar XJ6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Jaguar XJ6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Jaguar XJ6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 Jaguar XJ6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Jaguar XJ6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Jaguar XJ6 | 0 | 4 |
| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 Jaguar XJ6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 Jaguar XJ6 | 4 | 10 |
| 1989 Jaguar XJ6 | 3 | 17 |
| 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | 2 | 10 |
| 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | 1 | 14 |
| 1992 Jaguar XJ6 | 1 | 14 |
| 1993 Jaguar XJ6 | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 Jaguar XJ6 | 0 | 11 |
| 1996 Jaguar XJ6 | 0 | 20 |
| 1997 Jaguar XJ6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 Jaguar XJ6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Jaguar XJ6 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 Jaguar XJ6
How do I know if my 1996 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.
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.
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
- 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.