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Jaguar XK VIN Check

NHTSA holds 33 owner complaints on the Jaguar XK from 29 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.1.

NHTSA complaint records · 33 complaints · 29 runs · 2003–2015 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported XK run is SAJDA44B575 (2007 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.7× the typical run. Vehicle speed control problems make up 25% of reports; 2007 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for XK model years 2000–2015.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Jaguar XK has 29 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 27% of every XK complaint on file.

FIG.01·Jaguar XK — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
SAJDA44B575••••••20073——
SAJDA42B153••••••20052——
SAJWA44B675••••••20072——
SAJDA42C432••••••20031——
SAJDA42CX52••••••20051——
SAJDA42B553••••••20051——
SAJDA42C162••••••20061——
SAJDA42B963••••••20061——
SAJWA44B075••••••20071——
SAJWA44B575••••••20071——
SAJWA43B475••••••20071—1
SAJWA43B575••••••20071——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 17 XK runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 20 XK VINs so far, most often 2007, 2012, 2009 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Jaguar XK the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2007 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2008 one 1.

FIG.02·Jaguar XK — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2010133—
2008144—
20071.31291
20051.343—
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2007 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2008 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 25% of everything Jaguar XK owners report: Vehicle Speed Control, 8 of 33 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Jaguar XK — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Vehicle Speed Control81—
Electrical System6—2
Unknown Or Other41—
Engine4——
Fuel System3——
Gasoline3——
Engine And Engine Cooling2——
Air Bags2——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Jaguar XK; the 6 below cover build years 2000 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Jaguar XK — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
15V038000Exterior Lighting2012–2015
13V340000Electrical System2011–2014
03V509000Exterior Lighting:headlights2000–2003
14V389000Equipment:other:labels2013–2015
09V161000Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems2007–2009
14V157000Suspension:rear2013–2014
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

15V038000 was opened in 2015 on cars built from 2012: 3 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 33 reports on the Jaguar XK, 3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Jaguar XK — complaint severity
OutcomeJaguar XKAll vehicles
Complaints filed331,115,966
Involved a crash1 (3%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (6.1%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 48% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Jaguar XK share of that is 33 complaints over 29 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Jaguar XK
Recalls29 campaignsFuel economy19 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems78 complaintsCargo space11 cu ftUsed prices118 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2000–2015

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Jaguar XK VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 33 NHTSA complaints from 29 XK runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which XK production run has the most complaints?

SAJDA44B575, a 2007 build, with 3 complaints. The typical XK run has 1.1.

Which XK years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2007 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2008 lightest at 1.

How many XK complaints involve a crash?

3% of 33 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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