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2019 Jaguar XJ problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2019 Jaguar XJ — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other XJ years?

XJ NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted27 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1984: 1 complaints1986: 1 complaints1995: 1 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 12 complaints2000: 14 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 2 complaints2004: 18 complaints2005: 9 complaints2006: 15 complaints2007: 7 complaints2008: 8 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 27 complaints2012: 10 complaints2013: 10 complaints2014: 15 complaints2015: 15 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints
XJ NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Jaguar XJ problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1100%

Does the 2019 Jaguar XJ have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V039000EngineJanuary 17, 2019 · 443 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Engine failure may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Our 2019 Jaguar XJ only has 41000 miles on it but it has a poorly designed cooling system: Hoses for the cooling system travel directly under the super charger assembly and are not designed to stay intac for anywhere near our 100,000 mile Warranty but are NOT covered by warranty. This, I would…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 1, 2026

2019 Jaguar XJ — common questions

Is the 2019 Jaguar XJ reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Jaguar XJ have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Jaguar XJ. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.