Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Jaguar S-Type owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the fuel tank, fuel pump, flange, retaining ring, pipe feed, fuel tank straps, heat shield, fuel hose, heat sleeve, evaporator pipe, electronic control unit, fuel tank harness, cable tie, and cabin overlay wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
My wife's 2005 Jaguar S-Type R leaks fuel, and is worst after refilling the tank. The car frequently loses all engine power while driving with no warning. It frequently refuses to restart, and then I have to have it towed sometimes at great distances from home at a cost of over $700 to my repair shop in Virginia. My wife is now too afraid to drive the car because of the gas fumes, fear of a fire, and sudden engine failure. My service technician at Mountain Valley Motors believes the problem has to do with a faulty Jaguar fuel system.
There are 2 recalls that apply to my car and Jag wants to do nothing, as expected. R17652014/08/18Recall - Fuel Tank Replacement NHTSA06V4180002006/10/23Recall 06V418000: Fuel Tank replacement What do we need to do to get Jag to conform t the nature of these recalls.
2005 Jaguar s-Type r fuel tank recall fuel tank has large EVAP leak, had to remove fuel tank to find where the leak was during a smoke test. Fuel tank had been replaced during a recall in 2007, now that tank has a large crack on one of the fuel modules on top of tank the not only leaks fuel/vapors but also illuminates "check engine light". Jaguar says they have complied with the recall and is now a replacement at owners expense even though Jaguar issued technical bulletin r176nas5 on aug. 18, 2014 that re-identifies this issue and assigns a new fuel tank conversion kit to fix the band-aid that was done in 2007. This fault causes state inspection failure thus unable to register vehicle rendering vehicle useless not to mention unsafe to drive with a fuel/vapor leak constantly present. …
Vehicle leaks gasoline from seals on top of gas tank causing on board diagnostic leak detection system to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster. Unable to add gas to tank, fills for 4 seconds then shuts off leaving a puddle of gasoline on ground. Vehicle has been towed to Jaguar carlsbad for dealer assessment per Jaguar north America instruction. Jaguar of north America claims this vehicle is not available to be included for recall per NHTSA safety recall id# 06V418000, although vehicle demonstrates all characteristics outlined in recall. Vehicle has 38,993 miles, has always been garaged, meticulously maintained, and is driven for special occasions only. Vehicle VIN falls within the VIN number range for recall ( n05046-n52047)
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jaguar s-Type. The contact stated while having an inspection performed, the contact was informed of a leak in the EVAP system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing part number: xr850468 (carbon canister assembly) to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 06V418000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle owner was responsible for all repair costs. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jaguar s-Type. The contact stated that the fuel tank was not sealed correctly and fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seal needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicles failure was related to the NHTSA campaign number: 06V418000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 02/07/2017
Fuel smell inside vehicle when tank filled. Engine warning light on. Contacted Jaguar customer service and Jaguar dealer in tampa fl. Both said vehicle had been fixed in April 2007 under Jaguar recall r 176 and NHTSA 06V418000 and , sorry about your luck, was nothing they could do about it ! Problem has been continuous since then and is only avoided by filling tank to 3/4 or less .I believe that there are many of this model out there where a fix has been done but the original recall fault reappears after time constituting a safety hazard..
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jaguar s-Type. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal fuel odor when it was started. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Jaguar houston north (18205 interstate 45 n, houston, tx) where it was diagnosed with a fuel leak, and the fuel retainers and a gasket needed replacement. The vehicle was inoperable and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jaguar s-Type. The contact stated that the fuel pump was leaking fuel and there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new seal was needed for the fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired, but the fuel tank began leaking again a few days later. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Some passenger vehicles May have fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (fdm), jet pump module (jpm), and/or cluster valve (cv) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This May result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), or a fuel odor.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks to determine if revised seals May be used to repair the vehicle. If not, dealers will then replace the entire fuel tank assembly.
Fuel System complaints in other S-Type years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2005 Jaguar S-Type, 53% of the model year's 85 complaints. The component named most often is storage › tank assembly (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Jaguar S-Type fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 06V-418 (tank assembly, Oct 31, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2005 Jaguar S-Type fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 83,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.