2013 Jaguar XK recalls (4)

Every 2013 Jaguar XK recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 15V038000

  Jan 27, 2015Exterior Lighting

  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."

  Risk

  If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.

  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.

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• Suspension · NHTSA 14V157000

  Mar 31, 2014Suspension:Rear

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J037.

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• Equipment · NHTSA 14V389000

  Jan 7, 2014Equipment:Other:Labels

  Problem

  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. Thus, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

  Risk

  If the recommended pressure for the spare tire is not provided, the tire may not be properly inflated which may result in its failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J041.

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• Electrical System · NHTSA 13V340000

  May 8, 2013Electrical System

  Problem

  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. The switch does not move downward to close the windows. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

  Risk

  The power windows may inadvertently be activated and pinch or injure an arm or finger.

  Fix

  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.

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2013 Jaguar XK complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Jaguar XK. Jaguar has issued at least 320 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Fuel System, Gasoline1
• Structure1

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (105)
• Electrical System (74)
• Power Train (31)
• Latches/Locks/Linkages (28)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (21)
• Steering (21)

Read Jaguar XK owner complaints and bulletins, every year

Other Jaguar XK model years

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