2019 Jaguar XJ
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Jaguar XJ is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2019 Jaguar XJ at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2019 Jaguar XJ recalls 1
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019 Jaguar F-Pace, F-Type, and XJ vehicles equipped with V6 or V8 gasoline engines. The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the crankshaft pulley bolt to fracture, potentially resulting in engine failure.
Fix: Jaguar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H181.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2019 Jaguar XJ common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2019 Jaguar XJ MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2019 Jaguar XJ costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2019 Jaguar XJ. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 297
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 297.
Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start
Bulletin SFCC_NOV2023_30 · Electrical System · Nov 2023Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
Bulletin WACCSEP23_6 · Electrical System · Sep 2023Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start.
Bulletin SFCC_JUL2023_31 · Electrical System · Jul 2023Customer reports of 12V battery issues. These range from battery low warning displayed to no-start.
Bulletin SFCC_APR2023_32 · Power Train, Electrical System · Apr 2023MISFIRE ON NEW REPLACEMENT OR REMAN UNITS â AJ126
Bulletin SFCC_APR2023_34 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train · Apr 2023Customer reports that low coolant lamp on, coolant leak.
Bulletin SFCC_OCT2022_34 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2022Window Regulator mechanical creak
Bulletin SSM68398 · Visibility · Sep 2022Window Regulator mechanical creak
Bulletin SSM68398Attachme · Visibility · Sep 2022A customer may report a rattle tyle noise from the front seat base area.
Bulletin SFCC_APR2022_41 · Seats · Apr 2022A customer may report a rattle tyle noise from the front seat base area.
Bulletin SFCC_MAR2022_44 · Seats · Mar 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the XJ RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2019 Jaguar XJ. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Engine
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine crankshaft pulley bolt may have been manufactured improperly. This could cause it to crack and fail. If this happens, the crankshaft could break and cause a sudden engine failure. A driver may hear loud noises and see warning lights on the dash immediately before the engine fails. Safety Risk: An engine failure could increase the risk of a…
Transport Canada #2019028 · Jan 2019Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Jaguar XJ
The Jaguar XJ is a series of full-size luxury cars produced from 1968 to 2019 by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars. It was produced across four basic platform generations with various updated derivatives of each. From 1970, it was Jaguar's flagship four-door model. A two-door Coupé was also available. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have been designed under the leadership of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder, and the model has been featured in a myriad of media and high-profile appearances.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.