The 1994 Jaguar Xj12 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,457 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HOOD LINER CAN SAG AND INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HOOD LINER.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 jaguar xj12. The contact stated that the vehicle developed a leak in the coolant expansion tank along the seam weld. While driving 55 mph, the radiator fluid leaked and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. Recall service # 5451 was…”
“Cruise control locked up -- car continued to accelerate -- brakes inoperative against a 300 hp engine -- condition corrected when cruise turned off. *ak”
“Cruise control locked up -- car continued to accelerate -- brakes inoperative against a 300 hp engine -- condition corrected when cruise turned off. *ak”
“Made a left turn, attempted to stop with foot on brake, back wheels spun and smoked. Throttle stuck and would not release. Almost standing, holding foot on brake. Finally released brake and car slowed down. *ak”
“Made a left turn, attempted to stop with foot on brake, back wheels spun and smoked. Throttle stuck and would not release. Almost standing, holding foot on brake. Finally released brake and car slowed down. *ak”
“Throttle sticking so that the car will continue to go forward when brake applied.”
“Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.”
“Vehicle continues to experience engine failures, hydraulic reservior leaking on one repair.”
THE NHTSA WAS PETITION TO COMMENCE A DEFECT INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ON 26-FEB-98.THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT THE THROTTLE STICKS ON HIS CAR AND IT CONTINUES TO GO FORWARD WITH A HIGH SPEED EVEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE98-016) IS OPENED RESULTING FROM THIS PETITION
ALLEGED THAT THE HOOD LINER INTERFERES WITH THROTTLE LINKAGE OPERATION. ENGINE CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
ALLEGED THAT SOME 1993-94 MY XJ12 SEDAN VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNINTENDED ELEVATED ENGINE SPEED
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Jaguar Xj12 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.