NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2001–2007

Jaguar X-Type recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 315 owner complaints for the Jaguar X-Type, covering model years 2001 to 2007. The 2002 model year drew the most complaints (116), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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3 recall campaigns on file
315 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
7 model years with data (2001–2007)

most complaints: 2002 (116 for that model year)
top component: Power Train (89 complaints)
latest recall 04V487000 (reported Oct 7, 2004)

43 complaints reporting a crash (13.7%)
5 complaints reporting a fire (1.6%)
20 complaints reporting an injury (6.3%)
1 complaint reporting a death (0.3%)

Jaguar X-Type complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2002 model year has the most complaints: 116 of 315, or 36.8%. Next come 2003 (72) and 2004 (67). The fewest are for 2001, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Jaguar X-Type complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Jaguar X-Type complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2001	1	0	0	0	0
2002	116	13	3	5	0
2003	72	12	0	5	1
2004	67	9	1	4	0
2005	25	2	0	2	0
2006	21	5	0	3	0
2007	13	2	1	1	0
All model years	315	43	5	20	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Jaguar X-Type components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 89 complaints (28.3% of all 315), followed by Tires (43) and Vehicle Speed Control (40).

Components named most often in Jaguar X-Type complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Jaguar X-Type complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Power Train	89	28.3%
Tires	43	13.7%
Vehicle Speed Control	40	12.7%
Air Bags	31	9.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling	27	8.6%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	27	8.6%
Electrical System	23	7.3%
Structure	18	5.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline	17	5.4%
Steering	14	4.4%
Suspension	14	4.4%
Seats	13	4.1%
Service Brakes	13	4.1%
Visibility	13	4.1%
Seat Belts	12	3.8%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Jaguar X-Type recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name X-Type, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2001 to 2004. The 2002 and 2003 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

3 recall campaigns

Jaguar X-Type recall campaigns covering each model year
2001: 1 campaign	2002: 2 campaigns	2003: 2 campaigns	2004: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 04V487000
Reported Oct 7, 2004
Parking Brake
Model years 2001–2003
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with LHD manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, may not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position. The automatic adjuster within the hand brake may not work properly causing the hand brake lever to travel outside the recommended range.
Consequence:
If the vehicle travels outside the recommended range, the vehicle may roll away and a crash may occur.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the existing automatic adjustment hand brake lever system on the affected vehicles with a manual hand brake lever system. The recall began on January 14, 2005. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
NHTSA campaign 04V460000
Reported Sep 17, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap
Model year 2004
On certain passenger vehicles, when replace the fuel filler cap to the vehicle's fuel tank filler neck, it is possible to over-tighten the cap inducing a poor seal. In the event of a vehicle roll-over, it is possible for fuel to leak past the fuel filler cap.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will remove the fuel cap seals and fit better quality seals onto the vehicle. The recall began on October 1, 2004. Customers may also contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
NHTSA campaign 03V011000
Reported Jan 16, 2003
Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal
Model years 2002–2003
On certain passenger sedans, the power circuit which feeds the direction indicator system could fail. This could result in the driver being unaware that the external turning indicators are not operating because the internal "tell-tail" light on the driver's instrument panel continues to work normally.
Consequence:
The loss of rear turn signals could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning and could result in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the general electric module. Owner notification began April 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.
Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Jaguar X-Type questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Jaguar X-Type have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Jaguar X-Type, covering model years 2001 to 2007. The most recent, 04V487000, was reported on October 7, 2004 and is filed under “Parking brake”. The 2002 and 2003 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Jaguar X-Type model year has the most complaints?

The 2002 model year, with 116 of the 315 complaints in NHTSA’s file (36.8%). The next are 2003 (72) and 2004 (67). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Jaguar X-Type complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 89 complaints, or 28.3% of all 315. Tires (43) and Vehicle Speed Control (40) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Jaguar X-Type?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Jaguar dealer.

How many Jaguar X-Type complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 315 complaints, 43 report a crash, 5 a fire, 20 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Jaguar models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Jaguar VIN decoder with every Jaguar model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Jaguar S-Type 2000–2008 · 8 recalls · 483 complaints
Jaguar XF 2009–2024 · 32 recalls · 394 complaints
Jaguar I-Pace 2019–2024 · 13 recalls · 237 complaints
Jaguar XJ8 1998–2006 · 176 complaints
Jaguar F-Pace 2017–2026 · 17 recalls · 137 complaints
Jaguar XJ 1995–2019 · 20 recalls · 132 complaints
Jaguar XK8 1997–2003 · 2 recalls · 116 complaints
Jaguar XK 1997–2015 · 10 recalls · 46 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.