Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | typical | 2 | Airbag | Few |
| 2014 | 3 | 1.3× | 4 | Wheel & Tire | Few |
| 2013 | 2 | −33% | 4 | Body | Few |
| 2012 | 2 | typical | 2 | Engine | Few |
| 2011 | 3 | 1.3× | 2 | Engine | Few |
| 2010 | 3 | typical | 2 | Acceleration | Few |
| 2008 | 5 | 1.8× | 1 | Acceleration | Average |
| 2007 | 15 | 3.5× | 1 | Acceleration | Caution |
| 2003 | 1 | −56% | 2 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median XK year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Jaguar XK problems
Latest Jaguar XK recalls
Exterior lighting
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Jaguar XK vehicles manufactured March 4, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front side lamps (parking lamps) may turn off after approximately 5 minutes.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update software that controls the front side lamps, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 XK (XKR and XKR-S) vehicles manufactured August 24, 2012, to June 10, 2014, and equipped with a 5.0L engine. The tire placard has incorrect information for the spare tire stating "none" for the inflation pressure of the spare wheel.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and, as necessary, attach a corrected tire placard label stating the tire size and pressure, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014.
Suspension › Rear
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XJ, XF and XK vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the toe links, components used to control the alignment of the rear wheels, can separate from the rear sub-frame.
Remedy: Jaguar notified owners on May 8, 2014, and dealers will replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 27, 2014.
Electrical system
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 XK convertible vehicles manufactured October 1, 2010, through August 1, 2013. The switch in the overhead roof console also activates the power operated windows when the convertible roof is opening or closing.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the overhead roof console, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J030.
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010 xk and xf vehicles manufactured from June 27, 2009, through March 10, 2010. The power assist steering (pas) pipes have been supplied with zinc-nickel plating that does not meet fully the corrosion protection requirements of Jaguar's engineering specification.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering fluid pipes with parts manufactured to the required corrosion protection specification. This service will be performed free of charged.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Jaguar XK should you avoid?
2007 — this year has the most complaints relative to other XK years at the same age, led by speed control & acceleration problems in the 2007.
What is the best year for the Jaguar XK?
2003 has the fewest complaints compared with other XK years at the same age, followed by 2013. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Jaguar XK problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the speed control & acceleration (7), fuel & propulsion system (6) and electrical system (5). Acceleration complaints peak in the 2007 model year.
How many recalls has the Jaguar XK had?
9 recalls across 2003–2015. The model year with the most is 2013. See all Jaguar XK recalls by year.
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.