- The problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
- The risk
- A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Jaguar XJ Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Jaguar XJ have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2017 for the instrument cluster / panel.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical XJ year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Jaguar XJ recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured September 12, 2016, to October 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J080.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Jaguar XJ: every year compared
All XJ years2016 Jaguar XJ vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jaguar XJ | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE | 11 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Jaguar XJ (LWB) | 8 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Jaguar XJ (SWB) | 8 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Jaguar XF | 5 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Jaguar XJ
Does the 2016 Jaguar XJ have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Jaguar XJ: instrument cluster / panel (October 2017); inflator module (December 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Jaguar XJ had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Jaguar XJ a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Jaguar XJ year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jaguar XJ years have the most complaints?
2005 (53), 2006 (38), 2011 (18). See every Jaguar XJ year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Jaguar XJ has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data