2016 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L V8 Supercharged/AJ-V8 Gen III 3.0L V6 Supercharged (X351)
X351 / 4-door sedan / Global, with variations in US, Europe, UK, and China markets
AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L V8 SuperchargedAJ-V8 Gen III 3.0L V6 SuperchargedAJ126 2.0L Ingenium I4 Diesel (Europe only)Fiche exacte année/versionGold
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Air suspension compressor failure on older X351 models
- Electrical gremlins with infotainment system
- Timing chain noise especially on diesel variants
First checks
- Confirm engine variant for correct oil and service parts
- Check air suspension operation
- Verify transmission oil service history
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- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- 2016 remained production peak year of the second facelifted X351 XJ generation (original launch 2009).
- US market primarily featured V6 and V8 supercharged petrol engines; diesel not offered in US or China.
- Oil capacity quoted for main 5.0L V8 supercharged engine; V6 and diesel variants vary slightly.