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 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 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 2017 Jaguar XJ has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the airbag system: a software fault in the restraint control module can cause the frontal airbags to deploy incorrectly in a crash, and a separate defect in the front passenger airbag inflator can prevent that bag from deploying at all.
Both airbag issues reduce occupant protection when it matters most. The inflator concern affects a narrow window of vehicles built in late 2016, where the initiator inside the passenger-side inflator can fail to ignite, leaving the bag completely inactive in a sufficiently severe impact. The restraint control module issue is a software problem that can misfire the frontal bags, either delaying or incorrectly triggering deployment. On the electrical side, the instrument cluster can go blank without warning, wiping out the speedometer and other critical readouts while the vehicle is in motion, which can make it harder to react to traffic conditions or speed limits.
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 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.