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2016 Jaguar XJ

Gas

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3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26

Safety Signal

87 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns 2

Complaints3 crash · 4 injured reported 8

Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —

Fuel economybest combined, EPA 21 mpg

2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2016 Jaguar XJ is sold in the U.S. as a gas large sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the XJ, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 8 complaints, most often about the engine.

2016 Jaguar XJ

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
XJ	Gas	RWD	3.0L 6-cyl	18	27	21	$3,900
XJ AWD	Gas	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl	17	26	20	$4,100
XJ	Gas	RWD	5.0L 8-cyl	15	23	18	$4,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 36825, 36227, 36043.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates

Configuration	Smog rating	Emission standard	Where it can be sold new	SmartWay
XJ, XJ AWD	7–9 / 10	Bin 3 / California LEV-III SULEV30/PZEV	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—
XJ	5–6 / 10	Bin 5 / LEV-II ULEV	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body style	Sedan/Saloon
Doors	4

Transmission

Drivetrain	RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission	Automatic

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim. Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada

Length	201.6–206.7 in
Width (body, without mirrors)	74.4 in
Height	57.1 in
Wheelbase	119.3–124.4 in
Track, front	64.2 in
Track, rear	63.0–64.2 in
Curb weight	4,125–4,154 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear	51/49

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 2 configurations: LWB 4-door Sedan Xjl/Xjr, SWB 4-door Sedan Xj/Xjr. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Electrical System

H056

7,036 vehicles 95% reported repaired built Sep 1, 2016 – Aug 18, 2017

Problem Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank. Risk A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 17V678000 reported Oct 26, 2017 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Air Bags

J080

16 vehicles 100% reported repaired built Sep 12, 2016 – Oct 26, 2016

Problem Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured September 12, 2016, to October 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying. 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. Fix Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J080.

Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 16V943000 reported Dec 29, 2016 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific XJ

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2016 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Jaguar publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Jaguar’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2016 Jaguar XJ, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

8complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 4 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2017: 1 · 2018: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Unspecified 3

Engine 2

Air Bags 1

Wheels 1

Electronic Stability Control 1

Electrical System 1

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, diagnostic trouble code P0119 was retrieved. The contact stated that the vehicle drove unusually rough and shook erratically. No warning lights illuminated.

Engine at 127,464 miles Jul 10, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11749506

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.

Electrical System Mar 30, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11727978

The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking and hydroplaning. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

Electronic Stability Control at 87,300 miles Feb 27, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11509279

I lease a 2016 Jaguar xjl with 20 inch Jaguar rims and tires. These rims/tires are inherently dangerous in that the tires have failed while driving upon striking any small bump or road defect causing the tire sidewall to bulge and/or fail and sometimes the rim to bend.

Wheels at 13,000 miles May 9, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11092730

Car was in a frontal collision april 17, 2018 which totalled the car (more than $40,000 damage to front of car) and during the collision, the car emitted a spray/substance into the air on the front passenger side dash area but the airbag failed to deploy causing injuries to my wife who was riding in the front passenger seat.

Air Bags at 7,984 miles Apr 30, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11091013

In 2019, I purchased a Jaguar Land Rover vehicle. Over the past four to five years, the Y-pipe for the coolant system has repeatedly cracked and broken after being replaced by the Jaguar dealership.

Engine Jan 26, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11713369

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Jaguar itself: 1 death-or-injury claim on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 1 injured, as claimed, not verified. Every XJ model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 393

Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-04-14

Kindsas classified by NHTSA 379 service bulletins, 14 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Engine, Power Train, Equipment Adaptive/Mobility.

SSM72699 Service bulletin
2026-04-14 · Equipment — Electrical — Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
CANNOT ADJUST PARK AID VOLUME. SDARS FA AND SDARS MW NO AUDIO
TUCC_MAY2025_28 Other
2025-05-09 · Unknown Or Other
TELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
SSM76314 - 25APR25 Other
2025-04-25 · Electrical System
Telematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
TUCC_APR2025_22 Other
2025-04-11 · Unknown Or Other
Cosmetic defect to IDMA and ICDM will also be handled via AutoFRED for specific model callouts.
TUCC_APR2025_18 Other
2025-04-11 · Electrical System
Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
MRC_H428_N769_MAR2025_44 Other
2025-03-17 · Unknown Or Other
This extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the Infotainment Master Controller (IMC), for 1 year from 3rd February 2025 to 3rd February 2026 for all vehicles that have or will have an expired JLR vehicle warranty in this time period - Unlimited mileage.
MRC_H419_N725_MAR2025_43 Other
2025-03-17 · Unknown Or Other
These Customer Satisfaction Programs (CSP’s) are being made available as a benefit under the Class Action settlement agreement for clients who own or lease a Settlement Class vehicle, that requires a wired software update to the Infotainment system IMC to enable future Software- Over-The-Air (SOTA) updates.
SFCC_MAR2025_17 Other
2025-03-14 · Service Brakes
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

Code	What it means	Most often filed under	Where it appears
P026A P026A on Jaguar →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Engine	2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

XJ by model year

all years, side by side →

Year Safety Recalls Complaints

2019 A 1 1 21 mpg 2018 A 0 1 21 mpg 2017 B 3 2 21 mpg 2016 this page B 2 8 21 mpg

Common questions about the 2016 XJ

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2016 Jaguar XJ have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Jaguar XJ. The most serious on file is 16V943000, covering Air Bags. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2016 Jaguar XJ yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it B (87/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

Across the 3 EPA-rated configurations of the 2016 Jaguar XJ, the best EPA combined figure is 21 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

Transport Canada measured it at 201.6–206.7 in long, 74.4 in wide (body, without mirrors), 57.1 in tall, on a 119.3–124.4 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 4,125–4,154 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jaguar XJ, most often about unspecified, engine, air bags. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 4 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

The EPA smog rating for the 2016 Jaguar XJ runs 5 to 9 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — Bin 3, Bin 5, California LEV-III SULEV30/PZEV, LEV-II ULEV — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

The manufacturer has filed 393 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2016 Jaguar XJ, most often covering electrical system, equipment, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-04-14. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

Data	Held	Source	What it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations	3 configurations	EPA certification records	Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates	3 configurations	EPA emission certificates	Smog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls	2	NHTSA recall campaigns	A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints	8	NHTSA complaint database	Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings	none	NHTSA NCAP	NHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins	393	NHTSA manufacturer communications	Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations	none	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation	No defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reports	none	NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01	No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA	4 fields	NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns	What the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions	7 fields	Transport Canada, Canadian Vehicle Specifications	Length, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipment	none	Manufacturer press kit	We have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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2016 Jaguar XJ

Specs & fuel economy

Emissions & certification

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Dimensions Exterior

Transmission

Dimensions & weight

Factory warranty running out?

Recalls (2)

Electrical System

Air Bags

Whether any of this applies to one specific XJ

Hear about a recall before the letter does

Parts & accessories for the 2016 Jaguar XJ

Owner complaints

Most-cited components

In owners' own words

Crash ratings

Service bulletins & campaigns

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

XJ by model year

Common questions about the 2016 XJ

Does the 2016 Jaguar XJ have any recalls?

How safe is the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

What are the dimensions of the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

What do owners complain about on the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

How clean is the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

Are there service bulletins for the 2016 Jaguar XJ?

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Where to go next

Sources & method