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2016 Jaguar Xj

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  • Air Bags. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electronic Stability Control (esc). Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports

What owners actually said

8 reports
127,464 miles · Jul 10, 2026
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, diagnostic trouble code P0119 was retrieved. The contact stated that the vehicle drove unusually rough and shook erratically. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Pep Boys, where the contact was informed that the …

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The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, diagnostic trouble code P0119 was retrieved. The contact stated that the vehicle drove unusually rough and shook erratically. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Pep Boys, where the contact was informed that the engine oil level was low. The vehicle was then towed to EZ Foreign Auto Repairs, where it was diagnosed with a failed engine control module and low engine oil. The contact was informed that the engine and the engine control module needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,464.

NHTSA ODI #11749506

Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 2026
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

I am reporting a safety defect involving my 2016 Jaguar XJ. The driver-side door cannot be opened from either the inside or the outside. This failure occurred without warning and has made the vehicle unsafe to operate. This issue presents a serious safety risk. If an emergency occurs, such as a crash, fire, or other urgent situa…

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I am reporting a safety defect involving my 2016 Jaguar XJ. The driver-side door cannot be opened from either the inside or the outside. This failure occurred without warning and has made the vehicle unsafe to operate. This issue presents a serious safety risk. If an emergency occurs, such as a crash, fire, or other urgent situation, the driver may be unable to exit the vehicle quickly. Being trapped inside the vehicle due to a non-functioning door creates a dangerous condition and increases the risk of injury. The vehicle has been used under normal conditions, and there were no prior indications that the door latch, lock, or electronic mechanism would fail. A complete loss of access to the driver door is not expected and suggests a potential defect in the door latch or locking system. This problem may not be isolated and could affect other vehicles of the same make and model. I am requesting that this issue be investigated as a potential safety defect that may warrant further review or recall. A vehicle door that cannot be opened from inside or outside compromises basic safety and emergency exit requirements.

NHTSA ODI #11727978

Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 2026
Engine

In 2019, I purchased a Jaguar Land Rover vehicle. Over the past four to five years, the Y-pipe for the coolant system has repeatedly cracked and broken after being replaced by the Jaguar dealership. This is a significant safety concern that leads to coolant leakage, triggering a warning light and causing panic to remove the vehi…

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In 2019, I purchased a Jaguar Land Rover vehicle. Over the past four to five years, the Y-pipe for the coolant system has repeatedly cracked and broken after being replaced by the Jaguar dealership. This is a significant safety concern that leads to coolant leakage, triggering a warning light and causing panic to remove the vehicle from the road to prevent overheating, head gasket failure, or potential fire. The Y-pipe is not available upon request, and I was informed that it is made of plastic. Because it goes from hot to cold, it will always be a recurring problem as long as it is manufactured as a plastic component. Another year passed, and the problem reoccurred. The dealership informed me that they are now replacing the Y-pipe with a metal version, but only for the current third iteration. With many YouTube videos and Google searches online from hundreds of people with the same problem, I am shocked that a recall has not been issued yet. This part is clearly defective and should be added to the recall list immediately.

NHTSA ODI #11713369

Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2023
Unknown Or Other

Passenger front door will not open from outside the car or from inside. Dealership had to replace 2-cables, actuator & cable, and latch. The Jaguar forum has several complaints about this problem. It can be a computer issue in some cases but usually a cable or cables that fail. Essentially the door will not open leaving the pass…

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Passenger front door will not open from outside the car or from inside. Dealership had to replace 2-cables, actuator & cable, and latch. The Jaguar forum has several complaints about this problem. It can be a computer issue in some cases but usually a cable or cables that fail. Essentially the door will not open leaving the passenger to either evacuate through the window or over the large center counsel. The car was not in an accident, the door was not slammed weather was warm and sunny when the door malfunctioned. I see this as a real safety issue! What if i took my elderly mother to the emergency room because she was having chest pains. When I get her to the ER we cant open the door to get her out and she dies while they try to pull her 200lb body though the window? Obviously this would be an extreme circumstance but, this could be a dooms day scenario for an unfortunate Jaguar or Land Rover owner.

NHTSA ODI #11550598

87,300 miles · Feb 27, 2023
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Crash

The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking and hydroplaning. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact then stated that the failure reoccurred and that while driving at approx…

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The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking and hydroplaning. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact then stated that the failure reoccurred and that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned, ran off the freeway, and crashed into a hillside as the "Stability Control" warning message was illuminated. The airbags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,300.

NHTSA ODI #11509279

13,000 miles · May 9, 2018
Wheels

I LEASE A 2016 JAGUAR XJL WITH 20 INCH JAGUAR RIMS AND TIRES. THESE RIMS/TIRES ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS IN THAT THE TIRES HAVE FAILED WHILE DRIVING UPON STRIKING ANY SMALL BUMP OR ROAD DEFECT CAUSING THE TIRE SIDEWALL TO BULGE AND/OR FAIL AND SOMETIMES THE RIM TO BEND. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE A LITTLE OVER 1 YEAR AND HAVE HAD TO …

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I LEASE A 2016 JAGUAR XJL WITH 20 INCH JAGUAR RIMS AND TIRES. THESE RIMS/TIRES ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS IN THAT THE TIRES HAVE FAILED WHILE DRIVING UPON STRIKING ANY SMALL BUMP OR ROAD DEFECT CAUSING THE TIRE SIDEWALL TO BULGE AND/OR FAIL AND SOMETIMES THE RIM TO BEND. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE A LITTLE OVER 1 YEAR AND HAVE HAD TO REPAIR ONE RIM AND REPLACE 3 TIRES ALREADY....ON 4/26/17, 3/9/18, AND 5/9/18.. AT THIS RATE, I WILL END UP REPLACE OVER 9 TIRES IN A 3 YR LEASE. JAGUAR REFUSES TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. THESE TIRES ARE DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE SOLD WITH A $100,000.00 CAR....OR ANY CAR!

NHTSA ODI #11092730

7,984 miles · Apr 30, 2018
Air BagsCrashInjury

CAR WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION APRIL 17, 2018 WHICH TOTALLED THE CAR (MORE THAN $40,000 DAMAGE TO FRONT OF CAR) AND DURING THE COLLISION, THE CAR EMITTED A SPRAY/SUBSTANCE INTO THE AIR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA BUT THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING INJURIES TO MY WIFE WHO WAS RIDING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. TH…

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CAR WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION APRIL 17, 2018 WHICH TOTALLED THE CAR (MORE THAN $40,000 DAMAGE TO FRONT OF CAR) AND DURING THE COLLISION, THE CAR EMITTED A SPRAY/SUBSTANCE INTO THE AIR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA BUT THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING INJURIES TO MY WIFE WHO WAS RIDING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 40MPH WHEN IT STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY WHEN IT TURNED IN FRONT OF US. I WAS A PASSENGER IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT IN THE COLLISION. WE WERE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOY FAILING TO PROTECT MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW WHO WAS DRIVING THE CAR AS WE HEADED TO MY HOME AFTER I HAD SURGERY THAT MORNING. I DO KNOW THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON SOME JAGUAR XJL MODELS, BUT WE, TO DATE, HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ON THIS FACT FROM JAGUAR AND I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS, ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE DEFECT AND POOR SAFETY PERFORMANCE WE JUST EXPERIENCED.

NHTSA ODI #11091013

5,000 miles · Oct 30, 2017
Unknown Or OtherCrashInjury

EXITING DRIVEWAY TO 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY FROM COMPLETE STOP. CAR STATIONARY.RELEASED BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE LEFT TURN.BEFORE TURNING WHEEL, CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, WHEN I LIGHTLY APPLIED GAS,AT GREAT RATE OF SPEED AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED OR SLOWED BY APPLYING BRAKES.HAD TO STEER CAR INTO CONCRETE POLE ON WHICH THE TRAFFIC LI…

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EXITING DRIVEWAY TO 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY FROM COMPLETE STOP. CAR STATIONARY.RELEASED BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE LEFT TURN.BEFORE TURNING WHEEL, CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, WHEN I LIGHTLY APPLIED GAS,AT GREAT RATE OF SPEED AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED OR SLOWED BY APPLYING BRAKES.HAD TO STEER CAR INTO CONCRETE POLE ON WHICH THE TRAFFIC LIGHT RESTED IN DIVIDED AREA TO STOP VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI #11041155

Official recalls

2

17V678000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

Oct 26, 2017

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

16V943000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Dec 29, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.