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1980 Jaguar Xjs Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1980 Jaguar Xjs, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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owner complaint to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1980 Jaguar Xjs

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

  1. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 90V123000 Reported 35,000 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.

    Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure.

    Remedy: Install a revised fuel purge system which eliminates excessive vapor pressure build-up.

  2. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 85V087000 Reported 10,000 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Possible fuel leakage from the engine fuel injection system, particularly in the area of the hose/clip fittings. Consequence of defect: the presence of an ignition source, with fuel leakage, could result in an engine compartment fire or the destruction of ignition distributor cap.

    Remedy: A new fuel delivery system designed to eliminate fuel hose clips will be installed.

  3. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 83V135000 Reported 3,500 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Fuel leakage may develop at the two main fuel rail connections. Deterioration at these two connections has been traced to a combination of misalignment of the two rail halves and the effect of temperature changes.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the current two piece fuel rail with a new part kit of single piece design.

  4. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 81V134000 Reported 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.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1980 Jaguar Xjs have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Michelin (205-70-15ur) "energy" mxv-4 tires develop bubble on sidewall leading to blow outs.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 15, 1998 · Tires

Compare Jaguar Xjs model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1976 Jaguar Xjs40
1977 Jaguar Xjs20
1978 Jaguar Xjs21
1979 Jaguar Xjs10
1980 Jaguar Xjs41
1981 Jaguar Xjs20
1982 Jaguar Xjs61
1983 Jaguar Xjs41
1984 Jaguar Xjs32
1985 Jaguar Xjs34
1986 Jaguar Xjs42
1987 Jaguar Xjs61
1988 Jaguar Xjs47
1989 Jaguar Xjs414
1990 Jaguar Xjs315
1991 Jaguar Xjs18
1992 Jaguar Xjs14
1993 Jaguar Xjs01
1994 Jaguar Xjs06
1995 Jaguar Xjs06
1996 Jaguar Xjs07
1998 Jaguar Xjs01
2001 Jaguar Xjs01
2002 Jaguar Xjs01

Checking a specific 1980 Jaguar Xjs

How do I know if my 1980 Jaguar Xjs 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1980 Jaguar Xjs; 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 81V134000).

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.