One problem related to side/window air bag has been reported for the 1998 Jaguar XJ8. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Spontaneous deployment of drivers seat air bag. I was seated in my car, with the key in the ignition but the car was not running . As I turned to exit the car the air bag in the drivers seat deployed striking me in the left shoulder and knocking me into the car.
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems |