The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V038000·Announced 2015-01-27

Jaguar Recalls 2012-2015 XK Models for Front Side Lamp Defect

Jaguar is recalling 2012-2015 XK vehicles because front side lamps may turn off after five minutes, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced conspicuity increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Jaguar XK vehicles manufactured between March 4, 2011, and March 20, 2014. The recall involves 4,787 vehicles where the front side lamps (parking lamps) may turn off after approximately five minutes of operation. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 regarding lamps and reflective devices.

If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the hazard is identified as a safety compliance issue.

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the front side lamps free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Jaguar's number for this recall is J049.

The recalled product

Product
JAGUAR XK
Brand
JAGUAR
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
4,787

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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