NHTSA Recall 15V038000: Exterior lighting
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,787 vehicles. It affects 2012–2015 Jaguar XK.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V038000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | J049 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | January 27, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 5, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Jaguar XK vehicles manufactured March 4, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front side lamps (parking lamps) may turn off after approximately 5 minutes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update software that controls the front side lamps, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J049.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V038000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.