repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Jaguar XJProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2016 Jaguar XJ, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-678 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Jaguar XJ has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
1Wheels
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 Jaguar XJ recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other XJ year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XJ median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XJ owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Own a 2016 XJ?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.