What gets recalled
2004 Jaguar X-Type recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
On certain passenger vehicles, when replace the fuel filler cap to the vehicle's fuel tank filler neck, it is possible to over-tighten the cap inducing a poor seal. In the event of a vehicle roll-over, it is possible for fuel to leak past the fuel filler cap.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the fuel cap seals and fit better quality seals onto the vehicle. The recall began on October 1, 2004. Customers May also contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
2003 Jaguar X-Type recalls (2)
Parking brake
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, May not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing automatic adjustment hand brake lever system on the affected vehicles with a manual hand brake lever system. The recall began on January 14, 2005.
Exterior lighting › Turn signal
On certain passenger sedans, the power circuit which feeds the direction indicator system could fail. This could result in the driver being unaware that the external turning indicators are not operating because the internal "tell-tail" light on the driver's instrument panel continues to work normally.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the general electric module. Owner notification began April 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
2002 Jaguar X-Type recalls (2)
Parking brake
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, May not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing automatic adjustment hand brake lever system on the affected vehicles with a manual hand brake lever system. The recall began on January 14, 2005.
Exterior lighting › Turn signal
On certain passenger sedans, the power circuit which feeds the direction indicator system could fail. This could result in the driver being unaware that the external turning indicators are not operating because the internal "tell-tail" light on the driver's instrument panel continues to work normally.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the general electric module. Owner notification began April 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Jaguar X-Type have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Jaguar X-Type across 3 model years.
How do I know if my Jaguar X-Type has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.
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.