2019 Jaguar Xj problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys 2019-01-17 · campaign 19V039000 · 443 vehicles
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.
Risk: Engine failure may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Service bulletins (297)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-11-10 · SFCC_NOV2023_30 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
startup battery keeps draining / vehicle will not start
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-09-26 · WACCSEP23_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-07-17 · SFCC_JUL2023_31 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start.
Power Train 2023-04-21 · SFCC_APR2023_34 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
misfire on new replacement or reman units â aj126
Power Train 2023-04-21 · SFCC_APR2023_32 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer reports of 12v battery issues. these range from battery low warning displayed to no-start.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-10-31 · SFCC_OCT2022_34 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer reports that low coolant lamp on, coolant leak.
Showing the 6 most recent of 297 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-30 · Power Train“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 argue is a definitive safety issue with the fumes that…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.