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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2008 Jaguar XK recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 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
5
Latest campaign
May 19, 2009

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Tires1May 19, 2009

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
May 19, 2009Latest campaign
May 19, 200909V161000

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 09V161000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 09V161000 · May 19, 2009
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).

Owner complaints by component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
5Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system120010
Exterior lighting120010
Visibility120000
Suspension120000
Power train120000
Structure120000
Vehicle speed control120000

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.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jaguar xk. The contact stated that the headlight on the driver side caught fire and melted the headlight casing. The headlight on the passenger side also began to melt.”

    Filed 03/11/2016 · ODI 10846172
  • Visibility

    “2008 jaguar xk. Consumer writes in regards to premature rear window detachment on vehicle convertible top repairs.”

    Filed 05/27/2015 · ODI 10720932
  • Suspension

    “Tl * the contact owns a 2008 jaguar xk. The contact stated that the rear differential began leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.”

    Filed 06/03/2014 · ODI 10595855

Other Jaguar XK model years

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2008 Jaguar XK recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Jaguar XK have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Jaguar XK. The most recent, 09V161000 (reported May 19, 2009), concerns tires. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Jaguar XK?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 5 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 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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