2006 Jaguar Xj Sedan Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2006 Jaguar Xj Sedan. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
3
ENGINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
TIRES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints8

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While stopped in the road waiting for another car. With foot on brake, the car suddenly goes full throttle. Driver has both feet applied on the brake and the car still moves forward burning rubber, and then after a few seconds it goes back to idle. The car does this once or twice a year, the last…”

ENGINE · reported 2017-06-28

“While stopped in the road waiting for another car. With foot on brake, the car suddenly goes full throttle. Driver has both feet applied on the brake and the car still moves forward burning rubber, and then after a few seconds it goes back to idle. The car does this once or twice a year, the last…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-06-28

“While stopped in the road waiting for another car. With foot on brake, the car suddenly goes full throttle. Driver has both feet applied on the brake and the car still moves forward burning rubber, and then after a few seconds it goes back to idle. The car does this once or twice a year, the last…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2017-06-28

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar xj type. The vehicle has two continental conti touring tires, line size 235/50/18 on the front of the vehicle. While driving at approximate speeds of 70 mph, the vehicle began to abnormally pull to the right. The dealer advised that the tread on the passengers…”

TIRES · reported 2010-04-27

“I drive a 2006 jaguar xje sedan and have had problems 4 times with sudden acceleration when I come to a stop sign. I step on the brake and as the car comes to a stop it suddently accelerates. I have had to practically stand on the brake pedal to keep the car from going into the intersection with…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2010-01-02

“Fuel tank leak of unknown origin considered to be a hazardous condition but with no plans for repair. Consumers have not been informed by company. Company knows about problem. *jb”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2006-07-01

“Dt*: the contact stated after filling the vehicle with gas, a smelled gasoline was observed within the vehicle. Upon inspection, gasoline was observed running from underneath the vehicle. The fire department was alerted who determined the vehicle could not be towed because it was too dangerous. A…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2006-06-23

“On may 5, 2006, when my new 2006 jaguar xj8 was in the garage of my residence, with mileage of 1,634, the automobile experienced a massive fuel leak literally flooding the floor of the garage. The car was taken into the dealership where the service department replaced a flange seal, performed an…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2006-05-05

Defect investigations

Investigation PE06030 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…

Sources & methodology

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 Sedan as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.