ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2016 Jaguar Xj
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Overview
Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2016 Jaguar Xj, most frequently naming the engine, airbags and driver assistance categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 444 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| May 2018 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb 2023 | 1 | 4 |
| Oct 2023 | 1 | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 | 8 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine233.3%
- Airbags116.7%
- Driver assistance116.7%
- Electrical116.7%
- Other / unspecified116.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
2 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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 ID
- 11749506
- Incident
- Jun 20, 2026
- Mileage
- 127,464 mi
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 ID
- 11727978
- Incident
- Feb 28, 2026
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 ID
- 11713369
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2020
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 ID
- 11550598
- Incident
- Sep 6, 2023
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 ID
- 11509279
- Incident
- Feb 25, 2023
- Mileage
- 87,300 mi
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 ID
- 11092730
- Incident
- May 9, 2018
- Mileage
- 13,000 mi
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 ID
- 11091013
- Incident
- Apr 17, 2018
- Mileage
- 7,984 mi
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 ID
- 11041155
- Incident
- Oct 27, 2017
- Mileage
- 5,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CANNOT ADJUST PARK AID VOLUME. SDARS FA AND SDARS MW NO AUDIO
TELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Telematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
Cosmetic defect to IDMA and ICDM will also be handled via AutoFRED for specific model callouts.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
This extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the Infotainment Master Controller (IMC), for 1 year from 3rd February 2025 to 3rd February 2026 for all vehicles that have or will have an expired JLR vehicle warranty in this time period - Unlimited mileage.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2016Viewing | 8 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 7 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 62.2 |
| 2013 | 8 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 49.4 |
| 2010 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2006 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 50.9 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 59.8 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 41.2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 32.5 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.