2008 Jaguar XK Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Jaguar XK, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 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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Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)
Jaguar is recalling 112 my 2007-2009 xk vehicles fitted with run flat tires for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.138, "tire pressure monitoring system, (TPMS)." the TPMS warnings were turned off. If the TPMS electronic control unit were to send a signal to the instrument cluster to…
Remedy: Dealers will update the car configuration file settings to enable the instrument cluster to flag the warning symbols as required by FMVSS 138 and associated test in the instrument cluster message center. The remedy…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Jaguar XK have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,450 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jaguar xk. The contact stated that the headlight on the driver side caught fire and melted the headlight casing. The headlight on the passenger side also began to melt. The”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 11, 2016 · Electrical system
“2008 jaguar xk. Consumer writes in regards to premature rear window detachment on vehicle convertible top repairs. *smd the consumer was informed the detachment problem was common and the repair/repla”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 27, 2015 · Visibility
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Jaguar XK (XK Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact 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 2008 Jaguar XK
How do I know if my 2008 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Jaguar XK; 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 09V161000).
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.