2005 Jaguar S-Type Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Jaguar S-Type, and owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 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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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Some passenger vehicles may have fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (fdm), jet pump module (jpm), and/or cluster valve (cv) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This may result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil), or a fuel odor.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks to determine if revised seals may be used to repair the vehicle. If not, dealers will then replace the entire fuel tank assembly. Due to problems in obtaining the replacement fuel…
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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…
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Jaguar S-Type have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 67,032 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The back passenger air bag in the door exploded and park brake fault.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 23, 2025 · Air bags
“There are 2 recalls that apply to my car and Jag wants to do nothing, as expected. R17652014/08/18Recall - Fuel Tank Replacement NHTSA06V4180002006/10/23Recall 06V418000: Fuel Tank replacement What do”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 30, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Jaguar S-type (S-Type 3.0 Litre, S-Type 4.2 Litre, S-Type R). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 22–25 |
| 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 2005 Jaguar S-Type
How do I know if my 2005 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 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 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.