2014 JAGUAR XK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
43
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 JAGUAR XK
The 2014 JAGUAR XK has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE. 43 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheels (2 complaints), Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), and Equipment Adaptivemobility (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 JAGUAR XK
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2014 JAGUAR XK, potentially affecting up to 7,361 vehicles.
Recall 15V038000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 4,787 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Jaguar's number for this recall is J049.
View full details →Recall 14V389000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 144 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
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. Owners may contact Jaguar customer...
View full details →Recall 14V389000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
| 144 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
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. Owners may contact Jaguar customer...
View full details →Recall 14V157000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 297 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-855-524-8278....
View full details →Recall 13V340000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,989 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: The power windows may inadvertently be activated and pinch or injure an arm or finger.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 JAGUAR XK
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 JAGUAR XK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FUEL LINE BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE ASPHALT. . THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. IT WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER WHO FOUND THAT THE CONNECTION POINT OF THE FUEL LINE ON THE "TOP HAT"HAD OPENED AND THAT THE TOP HAT WAS DAMAGED. THIS CONNECTION IS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AND WAS NEVER SERVICED, IT APPEARS THAT THE.CONNECTION FAILED DUE THE POLYMER MATERIAL DETERIORATING AND CRACKING.
THIS CAR (AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER SPORTS CARS) COMES WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES WITH SO LITTLE TRACTION IN RAIN AND SNOW THAT THEY TOTALLY DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS. THESE TIRES ARE SO SMOOTH THAT THEY WILL HYDRO-PLANE AT 30 MPH DURING A HARD RAIN. IN ONLY INCH OF SNOW, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS DO NOT WORK AT ALL DO TO THE TOTAL ABSENCE OF TRACTION. ABOVE 5 MPH IN INCH OF SNOW THERE IS NO STEERING CONTROL AS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH TRACTION. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MANDATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL WHEN YOU LET MANUFACTURERS PUT TIRES ON THE CAR THAT DEFEAT THEM IN ORDINARY DRIVING CONDITIONS? RAIN AND SNOW ARE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS IN MOST OF THE US. THE CAD COMES WITH A HEATED WINDSHIELD, HEATING SEATS, HEATED STEERING WHEEL, HEATED SIDE MIRRORS AND A WINTER DRIVING MODE FOR THE TRANSMISSION, ALL INDICATING THAT THIS CAR IS MADE FOR WINTER DRIVING, YET IT IS TOTALLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THE WINTER. THE TIRES ARE INTENDED TO BE SAFE AT 155 MPH (THE CAR'S MAX SPEED), YET THERE IS NO STATE IN THE COUNTRY WITH SPEED LIMITS WITHIN 70 MPH OF THAT. HOW DOES THIS MAKE ANY SENSE? MOST CONSUMERS DRIVE FAR MORE OFTEN IN RAIN AND SNOW THAN WE DO AT 150 MPH IN PERFECT CONDITIONS. PLEASE MANDATE SAFE TIRES ON NEW CARS. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES ON GRADES AS LOW A 1% AND IN TRYING TO TURN CORNERS WITH ONLY INCH OF SNOW ON THE GROUND. I HAD TO STOP DRIVING IT ALL WINTER. *TR
THIS CAR (AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER SPORTS CARS) COMES WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES WITH SO LITTLE TRACTION IN RAIN AND SNOW THAT THEY TOTALLY DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS. THESE TIRES ARE SO SMOOTH THAT THEY WILL HYDRO-PLANE AT 30 MPH DURING A HARD RAIN. IN ONLY INCH OF SNOW, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS DO NOT WORK AT ALL DO TO THE TOTAL ABSENCE OF TRACTION. ABOVE 5 MPH IN INCH OF SNOW THERE IS NO STEERING CONTROL AS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH TRACTION. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MANDATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL WHEN YOU LET MANUFACTURERS PUT TIRES ON THE CAR THAT DEFEAT THEM IN ORDINARY DRIVING CONDITIONS? RAIN AND SNOW ARE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS IN MOST OF THE US. THE CAD COMES WITH A HEATED WINDSHIELD, HEATING SEATS, HEATED STEERING WHEEL, HEATED SIDE MIRRORS AND A WINTER DRIVING MODE FOR THE TRANSMISSION, ALL INDICATING THAT THIS CAR IS MADE FOR WINTER DRIVING, YET IT IS TOTALLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THE WINTER. THE TIRES ARE INTENDED TO BE SAFE AT 155 MPH (THE CAR'S MAX SPEED), YET THERE IS NO STATE IN THE COUNTRY WITH SPEED LIMITS WITHIN 70 MPH OF THAT. HOW DOES THIS MAKE ANY SENSE? MOST CONSUMERS DRIVE FAR MORE OFTEN IN RAIN AND SNOW THAN WE DO AT 150 MPH IN PERFECT CONDITIONS. PLEASE MANDATE SAFE TIRES ON NEW CARS. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES ON GRADES AS LOW A 1% AND IN TRYING TO TURN CORNERS WITH ONLY INCH OF SNOW ON THE GROUND. I HAD TO STOP DRIVING IT ALL WINTER. *TR
THIS CAR (AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER SPORTS CARS) COMES WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES WITH SO LITTLE TRACTION IN RAIN AND SNOW THAT THEY TOTALLY DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS. THESE TIRES ARE SO SMOOTH THAT THEY WILL HYDRO-PLANE AT 30 MPH DURING A HARD RAIN. IN ONLY INCH OF SNOW, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS DO NOT WORK AT ALL DO TO THE TOTAL ABSENCE OF TRACTION. ABOVE 5 MPH IN INCH OF SNOW THERE IS NO STEERING CONTROL AS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH TRACTION. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MANDATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL WHEN YOU LET MANUFACTURERS PUT TIRES ON THE CAR THAT DEFEAT THEM IN ORDINARY DRIVING CONDITIONS? RAIN AND SNOW ARE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS IN MOST OF THE US. THE CAD COMES WITH A HEATED WINDSHIELD, HEATING SEATS, HEATED STEERING WHEEL, HEATED SIDE MIRRORS AND A WINTER DRIVING MODE FOR THE TRANSMISSION, ALL INDICATING THAT THIS CAR IS MADE FOR WINTER DRIVING, YET IT IS TOTALLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THE WINTER. THE TIRES ARE INTENDED TO BE SAFE AT 155 MPH (THE CAR'S MAX SPEED), YET THERE IS NO STATE IN THE COUNTRY WITH SPEED LIMITS WITHIN 70 MPH OF THAT. HOW DOES THIS MAKE ANY SENSE? MOST CONSUMERS DRIVE FAR MORE OFTEN IN RAIN AND SNOW THAN WE DO AT 150 MPH IN PERFECT CONDITIONS. PLEASE MANDATE SAFE TIRES ON NEW CARS. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES ON GRADES AS LOW A 1% AND IN TRYING TO TURN CORNERS WITH ONLY INCH OF SNOW ON THE GROUND. I HAD TO STOP DRIVING IT ALL WINTER. *TR
THIS CAR (AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER SPORTS CARS) COMES WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES WITH SO LITTLE TRACTION IN RAIN AND SNOW THAT THEY TOTALLY DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS. THESE TIRES ARE SO SMOOTH THAT THEY WILL HYDRO-PLANE AT 30 MPH DURING A HARD RAIN. IN ONLY INCH OF SNOW, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS DO NOT WORK AT ALL DO TO THE TOTAL ABSENCE OF TRACTION. ABOVE 5 MPH IN INCH OF SNOW THERE IS NO STEERING CONTROL AS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH TRACTION. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MANDATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL WHEN YOU LET MANUFACTURERS PUT TIRES ON THE CAR THAT DEFEAT THEM IN ORDINARY DRIVING CONDITIONS? RAIN AND SNOW ARE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS IN MOST OF THE US. THE CAD COMES WITH A HEATED WINDSHIELD, HEATING SEATS, HEATED STEERING WHEEL, HEATED SIDE MIRRORS AND A WINTER DRIVING MODE FOR THE TRANSMISSION, ALL INDICATING THAT THIS CAR IS MADE FOR WINTER DRIVING, YET IT IS TOTALLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THE WINTER. THE TIRES ARE INTENDED TO BE SAFE AT 155 MPH (THE CAR'S MAX SPEED), YET THERE IS NO STATE IN THE COUNTRY WITH SPEED LIMITS WITHIN 70 MPH OF THAT. HOW DOES THIS MAKE ANY SENSE? MOST CONSUMERS DRIVE FAR MORE OFTEN IN RAIN AND SNOW THAN WE DO AT 150 MPH IN PERFECT CONDITIONS. PLEASE MANDATE SAFE TIRES ON NEW CARS. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES ON GRADES AS LOW A 1% AND IN TRYING TO TURN CORNERS WITH ONLY INCH OF SNOW ON THE GROUND. I HAD TO STOP DRIVING IT ALL WINTER. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2014 JAGUAR XK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 JAGUAR XK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 JAGUAR XK
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 43 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 JAGUAR XK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
JTB00349NAS2 — ENGINE
A clatter/knock/rattle noise may be heard from the engine.
JTB00423NAS2 — ENGINE
Situation: A 'humming' noise may be evident from the engine when the engine is idling.
SSM72743 — WHEELS
ISSUE: XKRS-GT BLACK VULCAN WHEELS AMPLIFY BRAKE NOISE FROM CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES. DURING LIGHT TO MEDIUM BRAKING, A LOW FREQUENCY "HOWL/UFO" NOISE CAN OCCUR NOISE NOT PRESENT WITH COLD BRAKES, NOISE APPEARS AFTER A SMALL AMOUNT OF HEATING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING ISSUE WORSENS WITH HIGHER TEMPERATURES
SSM72743 — EQUIPMENT
ISSUE: XKRS-GT BLACK VULCAN WHEELS AMPLIFY BRAKE NOISE FROM CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES. DURING LIGHT TO MEDIUM BRAKING, A LOW FREQUENCY "HOWL/UFO" NOISE CAN OCCUR NOISE NOT PRESENT WITH COLD BRAKES, NOISE APPEARS AFTER A SMALL AMOUNT OF HEATING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING ISSUE WORSENS WITH HIGHER TEMPERATURES
SSM72743 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
ISSUE: XKRS-GT BLACK VULCAN WHEELS AMPLIFY BRAKE NOISE FROM CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES. DURING LIGHT TO MEDIUM BRAKING, A LOW FREQUENCY "HOWL/UFO" NOISE CAN OCCUR NOISE NOT PRESENT WITH COLD BRAKES, NOISE APPEARS AFTER A SMALL AMOUNT OF HEATING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING ISSUE WORSENS WITH HIGHER TEMPERATURES
JTB00420NAS1 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
"SITUATION: THE ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) WARNING LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED/FLASHING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. UPON DIAGNOSIS, THE TECHNICIAN MAY FIND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) B1D64-87 AND/OR B1D65-87 STORED IN THE HEADLAMP LEVELING CONTROL MODULE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A SOFTWARE ERROR WITHIN THE HEADLAMP LEVELING CONTROL...
JTB00395NAS2 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
"SITUATION: ON VEHICLES FITTED WITH THE 5.0L NATURALLY ASPIRATED V8 ENGINE ONLY, A 'CLONK' NOISE MAY BE HEARD WHEN SELECTING PARK (P). CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TC M) SOFTWARE ISSUE."
SSM72202 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
"ISSUE: DOOR LATCH FUNCTIONALITY CAUSE: JLR ENGINEERING ARE CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING SIDE DOOR LATCH CONCERNS AND THEREFORE WOULD APPRECIATE MORE INFORMATION TO AID INVESTIGATIONS. KNOWN ISSUES HAVE BEEN RESOLVED AND ASSURED VINS FOR EFFECTED MODELS ARE: JAGUAR XF (X250) - U46731 JAGUAR XF (X250) - PUNE - T02417 JAGUAR XK (X150)...
JTB00380NAS1 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SSM72012 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
Incorrect diagnosis of Bluetooth connectivity
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 JAGUAR XK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XK
- 2009 JAGUAR XK — 5 complaints
- 2010 JAGUAR XK — 3 complaints
- 2011 JAGUAR XK — 4 complaints
- 2012 JAGUAR XK — 2 complaints
- 2013 JAGUAR XK — 1 complaint
- 2014 JAGUAR XK (current)
- 2015 JAGUAR XK — 2 complaints
- 2016 JAGUAR XK — 0 complaints
- 2017 JAGUAR XK — 0 complaints
Other JAGUAR Models
- JAGUAR S-TYPE — 655 total complaints
- JAGUAR XF — 520 total complaints
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 472 total complaints
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 260 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ8 — 235 total complaints
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 184 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ6 — 177 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ — 175 total complaints