Does the 1978 Jaguar XJS have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1978 Jaguar XJS recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jaguar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Jaguar XJS?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1978 Jaguar XJS recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Jaguar XJS. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Jaguar been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Jaguar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Jaguar XJS recalls, newest first

July 2, 1990NHTSA 90V12300035,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure.
Consequence: This can cause fuel tank leaks which, in the presence ofan ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Install a revised fuel purge system which eliminates excessive vapor pressure build-up.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 21, 1978NHTSA 78V0600007,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: The air pipe and fuel line pipe may contact each other and result in chafing of the fuel rail.
Remedy: The dealer will reroute air or fuel line to preclude contact, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1978 Jaguar XJS with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system1
Gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly1

Other 1978 Jaguar models

Questions

Does the 1978 Jaguar XJS have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1978 Jaguar XJS recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jaguar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Jaguar XJS?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.