2
recalls
The Jaguar XK8 has 2 recalls covering 7,682 vehicles as reported; model year 1998 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 1998: 1
Units affected
7,682
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Jaguar XK8, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling29
- Power train17
- Electrical system14
- Vehicle speed control12
- Service brakes, hydraulic8
- Visibility8
- Structure7
- Complaints
- 116
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 6
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Jaguar XK8 by component
- Suspension1 · 2,303 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 5,379 units
Jaguar XK8 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 1998 | Jaguar XJ, XK8 (1998): Vehicle speed controlNo. 98V022000 | Other or not stated | 5,379 |
| Mar 20, 1997 | Jaguar XK8 (1997): SuspensionNo. 97V045000 | Crash risk | 2,303 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1998 Jaguar XK8 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1998 Jaguar XK8. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XK8 have?
2 recalls cover the Jaguar XK8, for 7,682 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is suspension (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Jaguar XK8?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 29 of the 116 safety complaints about the Jaguar XK8, then power train (17). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.