The 2006 Jaguar Xj has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 9,367 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS IN WHICH THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM), JET PUMP MODULE (JPM, AND/OR CLUSTER VALVE (CV) SEALS ARE NOT PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE FUEL TANK. THIS MAY RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), OR A FUEL ODOR.
Consequence
IF THE LEVEL OF FUEL IS ABOVE THE FDM, JPM, OR CV APERTURES, FUEL MAY LEAK OUT OF THE TANK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
VISIBILITY06V0180002006-01-252,675 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN SEDANS EQUIPPED WITH MOONROOFS, A REINFORCEMENT BAR WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED SO THAT THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS IN THE MOONROOF. WHEN CLOSING A DOOR OR UPON SEVERE ROAD IMPACT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOONROOF GLASS MAY SHATTER.
Consequence
IF THE GLASS SHATTERS, THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOONROOF FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
POWER TRAIN05V5030002005-11-01493 affected
Defect
CERTAIN SEDANS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Consequence
CONSEQUENTLY 'PARK' MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE LEVER IN THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO 'PARK" AND ALL INDICATORS SHOW 'PARK' POSITION IS ACHIEVED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
PARKING BRAKE
1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
1
SUSPENSION
1
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
1
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2006 jaguar xj. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle abruptly decelerated, after which the contact became aware that the parking brake had been applied. The parking brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a…”
“Suspension fault”
“While being stopped at a stop sign with foot on brake the car suddenly accelerates. This is the 5th time this has happened, one time resulting in an accident. I have called jaguar and they blame the driver. I replaced the throttle which contained the same tps sensor that has plagued toyotas. I am…”
“While being stopped at a stop sign with foot on brake the car suddenly accelerates. This is the 5th time this has happened, one time resulting in an accident. I have called jaguar and they blame the driver. I replaced the throttle which contained the same tps sensor that has plagued toyotas. I am…”
“While being stopped at a stop sign with foot on brake the car suddenly accelerates. This is the 5th time this has happened, one time resulting in an accident. I have called jaguar and they blame the driver. I replaced the throttle which contained the same tps sensor that has plagued toyotas. I am…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar xj8l. The contact stated that as he started the engine, there was a fuel leak coming from the fuel delivery module. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehilce was previously repaired under nhtsa…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar xj8 (n/a). The contact stated that while driving approximately 50mph the vehicle began to overheat and the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated the belt tensioner and crankshaft were defective. The vehicle was taken to a jaguar…”
“Upon entering garage of home, while pressing on brakes preparing to park, engine accelerated forcing car to crash into a ladder in front of concrete wall; although husband pushed full force on brakes, the car seemed to race forward. No one was hurt, front right bumper plastic panel popped off.…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE06030 Opened 2006-08-16 · closed 2006-10-18
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED PE06-030 BASED ON THREE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LARGE QUANTITIES OF GASOLINE LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL TANKS (NOT FROM THE FILLER PIPES) OF MODEL YEAR (MY) 2006 JAGUAR XJ VEHICLES. ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006, FORD MOTOR COMPANY SUBMITTED A DEFECT NOTICE (PART 573) TO NHTSA…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Jaguar Xj as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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