Jaguar XJ - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Jaguar XJ

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Jaguar XJ, for which Jaguar has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Jaguar XJ. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Jaguar XJ have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest XJ’s Issues in the EU

All XJ´s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest XJ’s Issues in the UK

JAGUAR XJ (2018) – THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT MAY FRACTURE
on 29/01/2019
JAGUAR XJ (12/10/2018 – 11/12/2018) RECALL: The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture due to a production specification error.
JAGUAR XJ – THE PARKING FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
on 04/08/2018
JAGUAR XJ ( 07/09/2005 – 04/10/2005) DEFECT: Due to the presence of an out of specification component within the automatic gearbox parking brake […]
JAGUAR XJ – AIR BAG MAY RUPTURE
on 04/08/2018
JAGUAR XJ ( 01/11/2003 – 01/01/2004) DEFECT: The aperture in the dash through which the airbag deploys may not have been correctly finished so leaving a […]