Most common 2014 Jaguar XK problems
Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jaguar XK complaints by model year
Best XK years: 2003, 2013. Years to avoid: 2007. Compare all years →
2014 Jaguar XK recalls (4)
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.
2014 Jaguar XK engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Jaguar XK a good car?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 XK rates few complaints: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the XK at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Jaguar XK?
The wheels & tires — 2 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the stability & traction control (1) and steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2014 Jaguar XK have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2014 Jaguar XK, the most recent from January 27, 2015 (exterior lighting). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jaguar XK?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007. See the full Jaguar XK years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Jaguar XK problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.