NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Jaguar XK Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Jaguar XK has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jaguar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Jaguar XK. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Jaguar XK owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Jaguar XK, describing incidents dated April 22, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11243176 · Filed
HYDRAULIC FLUID LINE BURST CONTROLLING CONVERTABLE TOP. CANT GET PARTS TO REPAIR
JAGUAR/FORWARD DRIVE GEAR
NHTSA #04V024000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported January 8, 2004 · JAGUAR CARS LTD
Potentially affected: 31,731 vehicles
Jaguar campaign R513 · Owners notified May 1, 2004 · Vehicles built June 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE FORWARD DRIVE GEAR SELECTED AND THE VEHICLE STATIONARY OR IN A FORWARD MOTION, THE GEARBOX COULD POTENTIALLY SELECT REVERSE GEAR, WITHOUT INDICATION.
Safety consequence
THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-201-818-8500.
Notes
JAGUAR RECALL NO. R513.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
JAGUAR/FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
NHTSA #03V509000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported December 4, 2003 · JAGUAR CARS LTD
Potentially affected: 39,448 vehicles
Jaguar campaign R842 · Owners notified January 6, 2004 · Vehicles built February 1, 1996 – May 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM MAY BE OPERATED WITHOUT SUITABLE INSTRUCTION ON EITHER THE MECHANISM OR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Safety consequence
AN IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMP COULD PROVIDE LESS EFFECTIVE ROADWAY ILLUMINATION OR COULD CAUSE INCREASED GLARE TO ONCOMING VEHICLES.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL ADDENDUM CONTAINING THE NECESSARY HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Notes
JAGUAR RECALL NO. R842.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Jaguar XK model years
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