- The problem
- Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure.
- The risk
- This can cause fuel tank leaks which, in the presence ofan ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Install a revised fuel purge system which eliminates excessive vapor pressure build-up.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Jaguar XJS Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1981 Jaguar XJS have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 1990 for the tank assembly.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical XJS year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1981 Jaguar XJS 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
- 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.
- The fix
- All affected hoses and attachment clips will be replaced at no charge to owner.
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All XJS yearsQuestions about the 1981 Jaguar XJS
Does the 1981 Jaguar XJS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1981 Jaguar XJS: tank assembly (July 1990); fuel rail (October 1981). 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 1981 Jaguar XJS had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1981 Jaguar XJS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 76 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Jaguar XJS 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 XJS years have the most complaints?
1990 (15), 1989 (14), 1991 (8). See every Jaguar XJS year compared.
What should I do if my 1981 Jaguar XJS 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