The problem
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. Jaguar's number for this recall is J049.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-038 (15V038000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | J049 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars, Ltd. |
| Component | Exterior lighting |
| Report date | January 27, 2015 |
| Owners notified | March 5, 2015 |
| Vehicles affected | 4,787 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-038 repair free?
Yes. Jaguar dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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. Jaguar's number for this recall is J049.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4,787 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.