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Jaguar S-Type recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 483 owner complaints for the Jaguar S-Type, covering model years 2000 to 2008. The 2000 model year drew the most complaints (141), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 8 recall campaigns on file
  • 483 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 9 model years with data (2000–2008)
  • most complaints: 2000 (141 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (95 complaints)
  • latest recall 06V467000 (reported Dec 7, 2006)
  • 52 complaints reporting a crash (10.8%)
  • 9 complaints reporting a fire (1.9%)
  • 26 complaints reporting an injury (5.4%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a death (0.4%)

Jaguar S-Type complaints by model year

9 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2000 model year has the most complaints: 141 of 483, or 29.2%. Next come 2003 (100) and 2005 (85). The fewest are for 2007, with 5 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Jaguar S-Type owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2000–2008Column chart of 483 complaints across 9 model years. The highest is 2000 with 141. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2000: 141 complaints14120002001: 79 complaints7920012002: 24 complaints2420022003: 100 complaints10020032004: 25 complaints2520042005: 85 complaints8520052006: 17 complaints1720062007: 5 complaints520072008: 7 complaints72008
Jaguar S-Type complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Jaguar S-Type complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
20001418180
2001797110
2002244020
200310015160
2004254220
2005858130
2006175231
200750000
200871111
All model years483529262

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Jaguar S-Type components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 95 complaints (19.7% of all 483), followed by Suspension (61) and Electrical System (53).

Components named most often in Jaguar S-Type complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Jaguar S-Type complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train9519.7%
Suspension6112.6%
Electrical System5311.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling469.5%
Vehicle Speed Control459.3%
Visibility377.7%
Air Bags347.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline326.6%
Fuel/Propulsion System326.6%
Service Brakes285.8%
Parking Brake265.4%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic234.8%
Steering163.3%
Exterior Lighting153.1%
Tires153.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Jaguar S-Type recalls

8 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name S-Type, newest first. The 8 campaigns cover model years 2000 to 2007. The 2003 and 2004 model years appear in the most campaigns (3 each).

  • 8 recall campaigns
Jaguar S-Type recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2000: 2 campaigns2001: 2 campaigns2002: 1 campaign2003: 3 campaigns2004: 3 campaigns2005: 2 campaigns2006: 1 campaign2007: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 06V467000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model year 2007

    Certain passenger vehicles were inadvertently released after being assembled with prototype fuel tanks that were produced for test purposes only.

    Consequence:
    The tanks were manufactured with processes that vary significantly from regular production. The durability of these prototype fuel tanks has not been validated and is unknown.
    Remedy:
    These vehicles have not been released to customers and are located at dealer lots. The fuel tank will be replaced.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  2. NHTSA campaign 06V418000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model year 2005

    Some passenger vehicles may have fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (FDM), jet pump module (JPM), and/or cluster valve (CV) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This may result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), or a fuel odor.

    Consequence:
    If the amount of fuel is above the FDM, JPM, or CV apertures, fuel may be discharged onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks to determine if revised seals may be used to repair the vehicle. If not, dealers will then replace the entire fuel tank assembly. Due to problems in obtaining the replacement fuel tanks, the recall began on January 29 through March 30, 2007. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  3. NHTSA campaign 05V503000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)

    Model year 2006

    Certain sedans may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.

    Consequence:
    Consequently 'park' may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to 'park" and all indicators show 'park' position is achieved.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2005. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  4. NHTSA campaign 04V484000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2002–2005

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "passenger car brake system." The brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment beneath a leaf screen, such that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on the top of the reservoir body is not visible by direct view.

    Consequence:
    This does not comply with the standard.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be sent letters which will include installation instructions and labels containing the required warning statement. If they prefer, owners may contact dealers to have them install the labels. The recall began on January 25, 2005. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  5. NHTSA campaign 04V488000

    Reported

    Parking Brake

    Model years 2003–2004

    On certain passenger vehicles, the electronic park brake module, which controls the application of the parking brake, may unintentionally apply the parking brake without any indication or warning to the driver.

    Consequence:
    This condition can cause the vehicle to decelerate and may cause rear wheel "lockup" at any road speed. A crash may occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the electronic park brake module with the latest production lever parts. The recall began on January 15, 2005. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  6. NHTSA campaign 04V024000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model years 2003–2004

    On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without indication.

    Consequence:
    This failure could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module. The recall began on May 1, 2004. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  7. NHTSA campaign 00V359002

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.

    Consequence:
    If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. Vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

  8. NHTSA campaign 00V228004

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with TRW seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and change, if necessary, the seat belt buckles.

    Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Jaguar S-Type questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Jaguar S-Type have?

NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns for the Jaguar S-Type, covering model years 2000 to 2008. The most recent, 06V467000, was reported on December 7, 2006 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2003 and 2004 model years are covered by the most campaigns (3 each).

Which Jaguar S-Type model year has the most complaints?

The 2000 model year, with 141 of the 483 complaints in NHTSA’s file (29.2%). The next are 2003 (100) and 2005 (85). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Jaguar S-Type complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 95 complaints, or 19.7% of all 483. Suspension (61) and Electrical System (53) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Jaguar S-Type?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Jaguar dealer.

How many Jaguar S-Type complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 483 complaints, 52 report a crash, 9 a fire, 26 at least one injury and 2 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.