Decode a Jaguar VIN
How to read a Jaguar VIN (position by position)
Every Jaguar built for North America since 1981 carries a 17-character VIN. The first three characters are the WMI: NHTSA's vPIC lists 2 WMIs used on Jaguar vehicles, such as SAD and SAJ.
| Position | Part | On a Jaguar VIN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of manufacture | S (the United Kingdom) |
| 1–3 | World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) | SAD, SAJ |
| 4–8 | Vehicle descriptor | Jaguar's own codes for model, body, engine and restraints |
| 9 | Check digit | Calculated from the other 16 characters |
| 10 | Model year | G (2016) to S (2025) for current Jaguar models |
| 11 | Plant | Jaguar plant code (the decoder names the plant) |
| 12–17 | Serial number | Jaguar's production sequence |
Jaguar WMI codes
Jaguar WMIs point to 1 country of manufacture: the United Kingdom (SAD, SAJ). vPIC registers Jaguar WMIs for suv / mpv and passenger car vehicle types.
| WMI | Manufacturer | Country | Vehicle type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAD | JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | UNITED KINGDOM (UK) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| SAJ | JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | UNITED KINGDOM (UK) | Passenger Car |
The plant code (11th character) is defined by Jaguar itself, and vPIC does not publish a list of them; the decoder above shows the plant city and country for any Jaguar VIN.
Jaguar model year codes
The 10th character gives the model year: a 2021 Jaguar XE carries M, a 2024 Jaguar XF carries R and a 2019 Jaguar XJ carries K. The letters repeat every 30 years.
Full VIN year chart, 1980–2039 →
Where to find the VIN on a Jaguar
- On the dashboard, at the base of the windshield on the driver side (read it from outside).
- On the label in the driver-side door jamb.
- On the title, registration and insurance card.
- Often stamped on the engine bay firewall or the frame.
Jaguar recalls
NHTSA lists 173 Jaguar vehicle recall campaigns across the 2008–2024 model years (counting each campaign once per model year). The 2013 model year has the most, with 16; 2020–2024 models account for 61.
| Model year | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 1 |
Jaguar models in vPIC
vPIC lists 7 Jaguar models for the 2016–2025 model years.
- E-PACE 2018–2024
- F-PACE 2017–2025
- F-TYPE 2016–2024
- I-PACE 2019–2024
- XE 2017–2021
- XF 2016–2024
- XJ 2016–2019
FAQ
How do I tell the year of a Jaguar by its VIN?
Read the 10th character: on Jaguar models from 2016 to 2025 it runs from G to S (L = 2020, R = 2024). The same letters were used 30 years earlier.
What does a Jaguar VIN tell you?
The maker and country (characters 1–3), model, body and engine (4–8), a check digit (9), the model year (10), the plant (11) and the serial number (12–17). It does not record color, options or accident history.
Can I find a Jaguar paint code from the VIN?
Usually not: the paint code isn't part of the VIN. It's printed on the vehicle's information label, often in the driver's door jamb, and a Jaguar dealer can look it up from the VIN.