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Jaguar XJ Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 6 model years, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 48 owner complaints for the Jaguar XJ. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Jaguar XJ by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jaguar XJ | 1 | 1 | |
| 2016 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 8 | |
| 2015 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 7 | |
| 2014 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 12 | |
| 2013 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 8 | |
| 2012 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 12 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Jaguar models.
Jaguar XJ: questions owners ask
Which Jaguar XJ year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Jaguar XJ model years with the most are the 2012 (12), 2014 (12) and 2013 (8). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Jaguar XJ years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2019 (1), 2015 (7) and 2013 (8), out of 6 model years from 2012 to 2019. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XJ have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 1 Jaguar XJ model years, 1 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2019 (1), 2012 (0) and 2013 (0). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Jaguar XJ fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Jaguar XJ's first-time failure rate ranged from 6.2% for cars first registered in 2020 to 22.6% for 2010, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, suspension, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.