1996 Jaguar Xj6 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE C…
What could happen: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1996 XJ6.
- Book a repair at any authorized Jaguar dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 06E043000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-890-2075.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1996 Jaguar Xj6 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Vehicle Speed Control (6), Transmission / drivetrain (4), Unknown Or Other (3), Engine (3), Airbags (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
08/31/2020 · Transmission / drivetrain
PURCHASED A VEHICLE AT AUCTION IT WAS RUNNING FINE HOWEVER I NOTICED AT TIMES WHEN DRIVING IT RANDOMLY SHUTS DOWN WEATHER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREETS TURNING CORNERS ETC. BLOCKING TRAFFIC AND PUTTING MY LIFE IN DANGER AND OTHERS IN THE CAR. THERE'S NO WARNING THE CAR IS DRIVING FINE IT JUST SHUTS DOWN WERE YOU CANNOT MOVE IT FO…
01/28/2018 · Airbags · crash
INVOLVED IN CAR ACCIDENT WHERE MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED AND WHERE THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG NEVER INFLATED, FUNCTIONED AT ALL AND WAS DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE WAS ON SERVICE ROAD IN MOTION
08/14/2007 · Vehicle Speed Control
ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPEARED TO STICK. WHEN PEDAL WAS RELEASED, ENGINE DID NOT THROTTLE DOWN, RESULTING IN REVS REMAINING AT PREVIOUS LEVEL, AND SPEED UNCHANGED. WHEN DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY, THIS MEANS THAT SPEED REMAINS AT 55 EVEN WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. SOMETIMES, RUNAWAY ACCELERATION OCCURS. I TOOK VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC. HE REBUILT THE…
11/06/2003 · Vehicle Speed Control
ACCELERATOR STICKS. THIS HAS BEEN REPEATEDLY REPORTED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT SERVICES MY CAR AND I REPORTED IT TO JAGUARUSA. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS ATTENTION FOR JAGUAR TO FIX.VIA MY RESEARCH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 1997 MODELS VIA THE NHTSA BUT NOT FOR THE 96 MODELS. PLEASE ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. *AK
11/06/2003 · Transmission / drivetrain
REAR END (DIFFERENTIAL) PROBLEM. WHEN DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR YOU CAN HEAR A ROARING NOISE FROM THE REAR END (SOUNDS LIKE A TRUCK INSTEAD OF A LUXURY VEHICLE). THIS SUPPOSEDLY WAS FIXED BY PRIOR SERVICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN ADMITTEDLY HEAR THE SAME NOISE THAT AGAIN HAS BEEN REPORTED OVER AND OVER SINCE PURCHASING…
11/06/2003 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION (LIMP HOME MODE). COMING TO A STOP EXITING THE RAMP THE CAR SHUTS OFF, AND WHEN STARTED AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS ON, AND LIMP HOME MODE. THIS WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND THE TECHNICIAN SAID NO CODES WHERE PRESENTED IN THE COMPUTER TO INDICATE A PROBLEM THERFORE THEY RESET IT AND SAID IT JUST BEACUSE OF A SUDDEN STOP.*AK
11/06/2003 · Brakes
BRAKES (SOFT BRAKE PEDAL) WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IT GOES TOO CLOSE TO THE FLOOR. THIS SUPPOSEDLY HAS BEEN ADJUSTED BY THE TECHNICIAN. HOWEVER SERVICE STATES THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS TYPE OF CAR AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
07/08/2002 · Vehicle Speed Control
CONSUMER STATES THAT GAS PEDAL IS STICKING. DEALER MODIFIED ENGINE BREATHER SYSTEM AND CLEANED THROTTLE BODY, HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TT