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Jaguar XK Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 9 owner complaints for the Jaguar XK. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Jaguar XK by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Jaguar XK | 2 | 2 | |
| 2014 Jaguar XK | 4 | 3 | |
| 2013 Jaguar XK | 4 | 2 | |
| 2012 Jaguar XK | 2 | 2 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Jaguar models.
Jaguar XK: questions owners ask
Which Jaguar XK year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Jaguar XK model years with the most are the 2014 (3), 2012 (2) and 2013 (2). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Jaguar XK years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2012 (2), 2013 (2) and 2015 (2), out of 4 model years from 2012 to 2015. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XK have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 4 Jaguar XK model years, 12 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2013 (4), 2014 (4) and 2012 (2). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Jaguar XK fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Jaguar XK's first-time failure rate ranged from 10.2% for cars first registered in 2013 to 18.3% for 2010, across 6 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, suspension, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.