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Jaguar XK recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 46 owner complaints for the Jaguar XK, covering model years 1997 to 2015. The 2007 model year drew the most complaints (15), and Vehicle Speed Control is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 10 recall campaigns on file
  • 46 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 19 model years with data (1997–2015)
  • most complaints: 2007 (15 for that model year)
  • top component: Vehicle Speed Control (9 complaints)
  • latest recall 15V038000 (reported Jan 27, 2015)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (2.2%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (4.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Jaguar XK complaints by model year

12 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2007 model year has the most complaints: 15 of 46, or 32.6%. Next come 2008 (5) and 2005 (4). The fewest are for 2003, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Jaguar XK owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2003–2015Column chart of 46 complaints across 13 model years. The highest is 2007 with 15. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2003: 1 complaint120032004: 0 complaints20042005: 4 complaints420052006: 4 complaints420062007: 15 complaints1520072008: 5 complaints520082009: 2 complaints220092010: 3 complaints320102011: 3 complaints320112012: 2 complaints220122013: 2 complaints220132014: 3 complaints320142015: 2 complaints22015
Jaguar XK complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Jaguar XK complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200310000
200540000
200640000
2007151100
200850100
200920000
201030000
201130000
201220000
201320000
201430000
201520000
All model years461200

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

Most-reported Jaguar XK components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Vehicle Speed Control is the component named most often, in 9 complaints (19.6% of all 46), followed by Electrical System (6) and Structure (6).

Components named most often in Jaguar XK complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Jaguar XK complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Vehicle Speed Control919.6%
Electrical System613.0%
Structure613.0%
Engine510.9%
Fuel System, Gasoline48.7%
Unknown or Other48.7%
Air Bags36.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling36.5%
Wheels36.5%
Exterior Lighting24.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System24.3%
Power Train24.3%
Service Brakes24.3%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic24.3%
Steering24.3%

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 XK recalls

10 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name XK, newest first. The 10 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 2015. The 2013 and 2014 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each).

  • 10 recall campaigns
Jaguar XK recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1997: 1 campaign1998: 1 campaign1999: 1 campaign
2000: 1 campaign2001: 1 campaign2002: 1 campaign2003: 2 campaigns2004: 1 campaign2005: no campaigns2006: 1 campaign2007: 1 campaign2008: 1 campaign2009: 1 campaign
2010: 2 campaigns2011: 2 campaigns2012: 2 campaigns2013: 4 campaigns2014: 4 campaigns2015: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 15V038000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model years 2012–2015

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Jaguar XK vehicles manufactured March 4, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front side lamps (parking lamps) may turn off after approximately 5 minutes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update software that controls the front side lamps, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J049.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  2. NHTSA campaign 14V389000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Model years 2013–2015

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 XK (XKR and XKR-S) vehicles manufactured August 24, 2012, to June 10, 2014, and equipped with a 5.0L engine. The tire placard has incorrect information for the spare tire stating "none" for the inflation pressure of the spare wheel. Thus, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

    Consequence:
    If the recommended pressure for the spare tire is not provided, the tire may not be properly inflated which may result in its failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and, as necessary, attach a corrected tire placard label stating the tire size and pressure, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J041.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  3. NHTSA campaign 14V157000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2013–2014

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XJ, XF and XK vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the toe links, components used to control the alignment of the rear wheels, can separate from the rear sub-frame.

    Consequence:
    If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar notified owners on May 8, 2014, and dealers will replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J037.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  4. NHTSA campaign 13V340000

    Reported

    Electrical System

    Model years 2011–2014

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 XK convertible vehicles manufactured October 1, 2010, through August 1, 2013. The switch in the overhead roof console also activates the power operated windows when the convertible roof is opening or closing. The switch does not move downward to close the windows. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

    Consequence:
    The power windows may inadvertently be activated and pinch or injure an arm or finger.
    Remedy:
    Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the overhead roof console, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J030.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  5. NHTSA campaign 11V168000

    Reported

    Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections

    Model year 2010

    Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010 XK and XF vehicles manufactured from June 27, 2009, through March 10, 2010. The power assist steering (pas) pipes have been supplied with zinc-nickel plating that does not meet fully the corrosion protection requirements of Jaguar's engineering specification. After an extended period of time in service, corrosion of the pas pipes will occur that may lead to pin-holing of the pipe.

    Consequence:
    Pin-holing of the pas pipes could allow pressurized power steering fluid to leak into the under-hood and engine bay area. A loss of power steering fluid will result in a loss of power assist steering. Also, that fluid may ignite if it comes into contact with an ignition source or a surface at sufficiently high enough temperature, causing a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the power steering fluid pipes with parts manufactured to the required corrosion protection specification. This service will be performed free of charged. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before June 6, 2011. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

    Filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 10V332000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model years 2010–2011

    Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Jaguar XK and model year 2010 XF V8 5.OL gasoline engine vehicles. The in-tank electric fuel pump may not be correctly activated as the fuel pump relay is not energized following a vehicle start up cycle. An inadequate supply of fuel to the engine could result.

    Consequence:
    Fuel starvation to the engine leads to engine stumble followed by engine cut out with minimal warning and could potentially cause a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will download revised software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before August 30, 2010. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  7. NHTSA campaign 09V161000

    Reported

    Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems

    Model years 2007–2009

    Jaguar is recalling 112 MY 2007-2009 XK vehicles fitted with run flat tires for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO.138, "tire pressure monitoring system, (TPMS)." The TPMS warnings were turned off. If the TPMS electronic control unit were to send a signal to the instrument cluster to display a TPMS warning telltale, the light would not illuminate nor would the supplementary warning text on the instrument cluster message center be displayed.

    Consequence:
    Failure to warn of tire deflations is a non-compliance with FMVSS 138 and could lead to tire failure and a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the car configuration file settings to enable the instrument cluster to flag the warning symbols as required by FMVSS 138 and associated test in the instrument cluster message center. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before June 8, 2009. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  8. NHTSA campaign 05V162000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

    Model year 2006

    On certain passenger vehicles, the accelerator pedal arms were incorrectly assembled by the supplier. The clearance between the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal may be reduced. This condition can increase the risk of both pedals being operated at the same time by the driver.

    Consequence:
    The accelerator pedal could be held down by the pedal stop assembly increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the pedal assembly and replace the accelerator pedal free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2005. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  9. NHTSA campaign 04V024000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model years 2003–2004

    On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without indication.

    Consequence:
    This failure could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module. The recall began on May 1, 2004. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  10. NHTSA campaign 03V509000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model years 1997–2003

    On certain vehicles, the headlamp adjustment mechanism may be operated without suitable instruction on either the mechanism or in the owner's manual. This does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

    Consequence:
    An improperly aimed headlamp could provide less effective roadway illumination or could cause increased glare to oncoming vehicles.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be provided with an owner's manual addendum containing the necessary headlamp aiming instructions. Owner notification is expected to begin on January 6, 2004. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

    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
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat 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 XK questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Jaguar XK have?

NHTSA lists 10 vehicle recall campaigns for the Jaguar XK, covering model years 1997 to 2015. The most recent, 15V038000, was reported on January 27, 2015 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”. The 2013 and 2014 model years are covered by the most campaigns (4 each).

Which Jaguar XK model year has the most complaints?

The 2007 model year, with 15 of the 46 complaints in NHTSA’s file (32.6%). The next are 2008 (5) and 2005 (4). 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 XK complaint?

Vehicle Speed Control is the component named most often: 9 complaints, or 19.6% of all 46. Electrical System (6) and Structure (6) 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 XK?

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 XK complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 46 complaints, 1 report a crash, 2 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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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.