2001 Jaguar XK recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 12
Latest campaign: Dec 4, 2003

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	1	Dec 4, 2003	03V509000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 4, 2003Latest campaign


Dec 4, 200303V509000	Exterior lighting: headlights AN IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMP COULD PROVIDE LESS EFFECTIVE ROADWAY ILLUMINATION OR COULD CAUSE INCREASED GLARE TO ONCOMING VEHICLES. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V509000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 03V509000 · Dec 4, 2003

Dec 4, 200303V509000

Exterior lighting: headlights

AN IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMP COULD PROVIDE LESS EFFECTIVE ROADWAY ILLUMINATION OR COULD CAUSE INCREASED GLARE TO ONCOMING VEHICLES.

DetailsHide details for campaign 03V509000

What's wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 03V509000 · Dec 4, 2003

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Jaguar recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component12

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

12Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Structure	3	25	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	2	17	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	17	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	17	1	0
Steering	2	17	1	1
Service brakes	2	17	1	0
Hydraulic	2	17	1	0
Air bags	1	8	0	0
Unknown or other	1	8	0	1
Visibility	1	8	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names XK8, XKR.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“Re: [xxx] jaguar 2001 xkr # [xxx] dear sir; my 2001 xkr is leaking hydraulic fluid at the roof latch for the second time. It leaks hydraulic fluid on the driver and passenger when driving down the highway.”
Filed 06/24/2010 · ODI 10339930
Structure
“Hydraulic fluid leak in power roof system. *tr”
Filed 02/15/2010 · ODI 10310409
Air bags
“Air bag warning light lights up when adult passenger sits in passenger seat and buckles safety belt. Car is 2001 jaguar xk8. Jaguar usa says vehicle is out of warranty...too bad! Cost to repair approx $1400.”
Filed 02/10/2010 · ODI 10308495

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2001 Jaguar XK recall questions

How many recalls does the 2001 Jaguar XK have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2001 Jaguar XK. The most recent, 03V509000 (reported December 4, 2003), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Jaguar XK?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Jaguar XK?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Jaguar recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jaguar dealer.

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