Does the 1981 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 1981 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 1981 Jaguar XJS?

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

1981 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 1981 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.

1981 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

October 27, 1981NHTSA 81V1340004,630 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail

Summary: Certain vehicles could be subject to a fuel leakage in the engine compartment due to the possibility of deterioration in the integrity of the high pressure fuel hose connections.
Remedy: All affected hoses and attachment clips will be replaced at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1981 Jaguar XJS were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other 1981 Jaguar models

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Questions

Does the 1981 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 1981 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 1981 Jaguar XJS?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.