2003 Jaguar S-Type Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2003 Jaguar S-Type, and owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2003 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…
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Parking brake
On certain passenger vehicles, the electronic park brake module, which controls the application of the parking brake, may unintentionally apply the parking brake without any indication or warning to the driver.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic park brake module with the latest production lever parts. The recall began on january 15, 2005. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without indication.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module. The recall began on may 1, 2004. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.
100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Jaguar S-Type have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,532 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 21 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle at a gas station, fuel suddenly sprayed out from underneath the vehicle without warning. The contact contacte”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 12, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline
“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the vehicle would shift into reverse independently and would lock up while the gear shifter was in a dr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 22, 2022 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Jaguar S-type (S-Type 3.0 Litre, S-Type 4.2 Litre, S-Type R). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 22–24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd; Manual 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 2003 Jaguar S-Type
How do I know if my 2003 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2003 Jaguar S-Type; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 04V024000).
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.