Jaguar XK reliability
The Jaguar XK fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 21.4% of 6,294 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
6 DVSA recalls for the Jaguar XK
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Parking lights may not function as intended
Front side lights when used as parking lights should remain illuminated until the battery is exhausted. On affected vehicles they may extinguish after a period of time.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software.
Recalled models: XK · 3,680 vehicles
Directional control may be compromised
A concern has been identified where in the event of prolonged aggressive driving it is possible that the rear toe link will separate from the rear sub-frame. In this event vehicle stability will be compromised and degree of directional control minimised which increases the risk of an accident.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe link with components of revised design.
Recalled models: XK · 91 vehicles
Power assistance may be lost - fire risk
The corrosion protection on certain power steering pipes may not be to specification. This could result in pin holes being formed which can leak power steering fluid. Should the power steering fluid contact hot surfaces there is a possibility that fire could occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the affected power assisted steering fluid pipes replaced.
Recalled models: XK · 1,365 vehicles
Engine may cut out
The engine may cut out due to insufficient fuel being supplied. The fuel pump relay may not be energised following an engine start up cycle in which case the in-tank fuel pump will deliver insufficient fuel for the engine to run correctly.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be re-programmed with revised software to ensure that when the engine is running the in-tank fuel pump relay remains energised.
Recalled models: XK · 2,471 vehicles
Driver seat side airbag may not deploy correctly
It has been identified that on the subject vehicles the side airbags are not defined as passenger and driver but as left and right hand. This has resulted in all vehicles being configured as left hand drive and therefore the system believes the right hand front seat to be the passenger seat. This can result in the driver's side airbag failing to deploy when required due to the system believing that the driver's seat is unoccupied.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the control module on all right hand drive vehicles re-configured.
Recalled models: XK · 4,815 vehicles
Auto gearbox may engage reverse when in forward drive.
(a) In conditions of low oil pressure or a sticking valve in the gearbox with the vehicle stationary in Drive the gearbox will without warning or indication select Reverse. (b) With the vehicle moving forward in 1st 2nd or 3rd gear reverse may be selected without any manual input in the event of a loss of oil pressure in the transmission.
Fix: Reprogramme the gearbox gear selector module.
Recalled models: XK · 13,911 vehicles
Checking a Jaguar XK before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.