NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The Restraint Control Module software may cause the front air bags to deploy incorrectly during a frontal crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software at no cost.
This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Jaguar Xj.
18–21 mpg combined
11.2–13.1 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2016 Jaguar XJ has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger airbag, which may fail to deploy in a crash due to either a faulty inflator or airbag control module software that causes improper deployment.
These airbag concerns cover both the inflator hardware and the software that triggers deployment, meaning the front passenger may not receive adequate protection in a frontal collision. The instrument cluster can also go blank intermittently, wiping out speed, fuel, and warning readouts while driving and raising the risk of a crash. The fifth recall is a compliance matter involving a missing safety certification label on certain vehicles, which carries no known physical risk.
At a glance
What can fail
The Restraint Control Module software may cause the front air bags to deploy incorrectly during a frontal crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument cluster display may occasionally go blank, making it difficult to see speed, fuel level, and other vital information.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle's software at no charge to fix the display issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The certification label on the vehicle may be missing the required National Safety Mark or statement of conformity, failing to meet Canadian safety regulations.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the certification label with a corrected one that includes all required markings.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may not meet specifications, preventing the airbag from deploying during a crash and increasing injury risk to the front passenger.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
