repaired · 2016 Q2
Exterior lighting
Risk. If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Jaguar XKProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2014 Jaguar XK, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-389 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 3, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Jaguar XK has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Wheels
1Equipment adaptive/mobility
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Steering
1Tires
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Jaguar XK recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. If the recommended pressure for the spare tire is not provided, the tire may not be properly inflated which may result in its failure, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. The power windows may inadvertently be activated and pinch or injure an arm or finger.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other XK year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XK median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Jaguar XK safety ratings
2014 Jaguar XK C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What XK owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THIS CAR (AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER SPORTS CARS) COMES WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES WITH SO LITTLE TRACTION IN RAIN AND SNOW THAT THEY TOTALLY DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS. THESE TIRES ARE SO SMOOTH THAT THEY WILL HYDRO-PLANE AT 30 MPH DURING A HARD RAIN.…
I BOUGHT A NEW XK IN AUGUST. I HAVE TO QUESTION THE RATIONALE FOR EQUIPPING IT WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES (VIRTUAL RACING SLICKS) IN MINNESOTA. ON A WARM SUMMER DAY WITH ONLY A LITTLE RAIN, THE TIRES LOSE TRACTION FREQUENTLY. IN WINTER THEY ARE DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS. EVEN WITH ONLY AN INCH OF SNOW,…
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