2002 Jaguar S-Type Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Jaguar S-Type, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Jaguar S-Type
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake system." the brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment beneath a leaf screen, such that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on the top of the…
Remedy: Owners will be sent letters which will include installation instructions and labels containing the required warning statement. If they prefer, owners may contact dealers to have them install the labels. The recall…
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Jaguar S-Type have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 53,662 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was slowing to stop in a line of traffic on a city street. As i slowed, the brake pedal felt soft, and the car revved up, attempting to accelerate. I then pushed heavily onto the brake pedal but had”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 3, 2017 · Vehicle speed control
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the on position, it was difficult for the vehicle to shift out of the park position. After the ve”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 20, 2015 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Jaguar S-Type. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 22–23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Jaguar S-Type model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar S-Type model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Jaguar S-Type | 2 | 141 |
| 2001 Jaguar S-Type | 2 | 79 |
| 2002 Jaguar S-Type | 1 | 24 |
| 2003 Jaguar S-Type | 3 | 100 |
| 2004 Jaguar S-Type | 3 | 25 |
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2 | 85 |
| 2006 Jaguar S-Type | 1 | 17 |
| 2007 Jaguar S-Type | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 Jaguar S-Type | 0 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2002 Jaguar S-Type
How do I know if my 2002 Jaguar S-Type has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Jaguar S-Type; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jaguar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V484000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jaguar models
- XF394 complaints
- X-Type315 complaints
- I-PACE238 complaints
- XJ8176 complaints
- F-PACE137 complaints
- XJ134 complaints
- XJ6127 complaints
- XK8116 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.