2003 Jaguar XK Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2003 Jaguar XK, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2003 Jaguar XK
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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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.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
On certain vehicles, the headlamp adjustment mechanism may be operated without suitable instruction on either the mechanism or in the owner's manual. This does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an owner's manual addendum containing the necessary headlamp aiming instructions. Owner notification is expected to begin on january 6, 2004. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Jaguar XK have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 105,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Hydraulic fluid line burst controlling convertable top. Cant get parts to repair”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 12, 2019 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Jaguar XK8 (XK8 Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Jaguar XK model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XK model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Jaguar XK | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Jaguar XK | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 Jaguar XK | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 Jaguar XK | 1 | 15 |
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 Jaguar XK | 2 | 3 |
| 2011 Jaguar XK | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 Jaguar XK | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Jaguar XK | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Jaguar XK | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 Jaguar XK | 2 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2003 Jaguar XK
How do I know if my 2003 Jaguar XK 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 2003 Jaguar XK; 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 03V509000).
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
- S-Type483 complaints
- XF394 complaints
- X-Type315 complaints
- I-PACE238 complaints
- XJ8176 complaints
- F-PACE137 complaints
- XJ134 complaints
- XJ6127 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.