There have been 16 safety recalls for the Jaguar XJS. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Jaguar XJS.
If this occurs the occupants of the vehicle cannot usethe safety belts, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stopor accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Jaguar Majestic, 1990 Jaguar Majestic, 1991 Jaguar Majestic, 1992 Jaguar Majestic, 1989 Jaguar Sovereign, 1990 Jaguar Sovereign, 1991 Jaguar Sovereign, 1992 Jaguar Sovereign, 1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 1991 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 1992 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 1989 Jaguar XJ6, 1990 Jaguar XJ6, 1991 Jaguar XJ6, 1992 Jaguar XJ6, 1987 Jaguar XJS, 1988 Jaguar XJS, 1989 Jaguar XJS |
| Component: SEAT BELTS |
| Recall Summary: The normal lockup function of the automatic (passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of its cable or detachment of the tongue. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Splitting of the injector hoses would cause expulsion offuel in the engine compartment and result in a fire when exposed to a source ofignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Jaguar XJS, 1990 Jaguar XJS, 1991 Jaguar XJS |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Recall Summary: The high tension lead from the ignition coil can move from the production location closer to the #4a fuel injector hose. This could lead to the outer and inner injector hoses cracking or splitting from ozone deterioration. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The chafing of the harness can result in short circuitsof the electrical wiring and possible vehicle stalling.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Jaguar XJS |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Recall Summary: The engine harness may come in contact with the air conditioning expansion valve protection plate, causing chafing of the harness. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can cause fuel tank leaks which, in the presence ofan ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Jaguar XJS, 1979 Jaguar XJS, 1980 Jaguar XJS, 1981 Jaguar XJS, 1982 Jaguar XJS, 1983 Jaguar XJS, 1984 Jaguar XJS, 1985 Jaguar XJS, 1986 Jaguar XJS, 1987 Jaguar XJS, 1988 Jaguar XJS, 1989 Jaguar XJS, 1990 Jaguar XJS |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Cruise control would not disengage under normal operatingconditions which could result in loss of control and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Jaguar XJ12, 1982 Jaguar XJS, 1983 Jaguar XJS, 1984 Jaguar XJS, 1985 Jaguar XJS, 1986 Jaguar XJS, 1987 Jaguar XJS, 1988 Jaguar XJS, 1989 Jaguar XJS, 1990 Jaguar XJS |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 1993 | Seat Belt | 52,102 |
| Jan. 23, 1992 | Electrical System:ignition | 11,000 |
| Sep. 10, 1991 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 700 |
| Jul. 2, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 35,000 |
| Feb. 20, 1990 | Vehicle Speed Control | 32,749 |
| Oct. 11, 1989 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control | 1,994 |
| Sep. 9, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 133 |
| Mar. 3, 1987 | Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk | 23 |
| Jul. 3, 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 10,000 |
| Dec. 20, 1983 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 3,500 |
| Mar. 9, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 3,718 |
| Oct. 27, 1981 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 4,630 |
| Mar. 24, 1978 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,200 |
| Mar. 21, 1978 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 7,000 |
| Aug. 13, 1976 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning | 5,176 |
| Jan. 12, 1976 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 351 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1992 Jaguar XJS | 1 |
| 1991 Jaguar XJS | 1 |
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 3 |
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 4 |
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 4 |
| 1987 Jaguar XJS | 6 |
| 1986 Jaguar XJS | 4 |
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 3 |
| 1984 Jaguar XJS | 3 |
| 1983 Jaguar XJS | 4 |
| 1982 Jaguar XJS | 6 |
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 2 |
| 1980 Jaguar XJS | 4 |
| 1979 Jaguar XJS | 1 |
| 1978 Jaguar XJS | 2 |
| 1977 Jaguar XJS | 2 |
| 1976 Jaguar XJS | 4 |