Jaguar XJS recall history
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Jaguar XJS, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Jaguar XJS, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1976–2002 with 56 recall campaigns and 107 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1987 (6), 1982 (6), and 1989 (4).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1990 (19), 1989 (17), and 1994 (10).
- Top recall themes: Fuel and emissions, Electrical, and Brakes.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Seat belts, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Fuel and emissions
9 campaigns · Years: 1976–1990These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Electrical
3 campaigns · Years: 1986–1987, 1989–1992These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 1976These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 76V128000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Lamp
Other
1 campaign · Years: 1982–1990These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
- 90V035000 · Vehicle speed control
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 1987–1989These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 93V179000 · Seat belts
Visibility and lighting
1 campaign · Years: 1976These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
- 76V003000 · Exterior lighting: Headlights
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Jaguar XJS in NHTSA complaint data are Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Seat belts, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seats. |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior. |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal. |
| 1996 | 0 | 9 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body:roof and pillars, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch. |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Parking brake:conventional, Seat belts:front:retractor, Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal. |
| 1994 | 0 | 10 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch. |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring. |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections, Structure:frame and members. |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Electrical system:ignition. |
| 1990 | 3 | 19 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Electrical system:ignition. |
| 1989 | 4 | 17 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. |
| 1988 | 4 | 7 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts, Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly, Fuel system, other. |
| 1987 | 6 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline. |
| 1986 | 4 | 2 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. |
| 1985 | 3 | 7 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail, Fuel system, gasoline, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. |
| 1984 | 3 | 5 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Electrical system:ignition:switch, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors. |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. |
| 1982 | 6 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail. |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Tires:sidewall. |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Fuel system , Vehicle speed control and Electrical system
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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