2009 Jaguar XK problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2009 Jaguar XK — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other XK years?

XK NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Jaguar XK problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	1	20%	— flat
Electrical System	1	20%	— flat
Engine	1	20%	▼ down
Other	1	20%	— flat
Speed Control	1	20%	— flat

Does the 2009 Jaguar XK have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09V161000Tires & WheelsMay 19, 2009 · 112 units

Defect

JAGUAR IS RECALLING 112 MY 2007-2009 XK VEHICLES FITTED WITH RUN FLAT TIRES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, (TPMS)." THE TPMS WARNINGS WERE TURNED OFF. IF THE TPMS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WERE TO SEND A SIGNAL TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO DISPLAY A TPMS WARNING TELLTALE, THE LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE NOR WOULD THE SUPPLEMENTARY WARNING TEXT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE CENTER BE DISPLAYED.

Consequence

FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE CAR CONFIGURATION FILE SETTINGS TO ENABLE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO FLAG THE WARNING SYMBOLS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 138 AND ASSOCIATED TEST IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE CENTER. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 8, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-201-818-8500.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“PARKED IN THE GARAGE, SOMETIME FOR A FEW DAYS OR THE NEXT DAY, THE CAR WILL NOT START ON OCCASIONS. NO SLOW STARTING OR CLICKING OF A BAD BATTERY, JUST A HUMMING THEN NOTHING. NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE. DOESN'T ACT LIKE A LOW BATTERY. I CHARGED THE BATTERY, AND JUMPED IT WITH NO SUCCESS. AFTER…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 8, 2020

“PARKED IN THE GARAGE, SOMETIME FOR A FEW DAYS OR THE NEXT DAY, THE CAR WILL NOT START ON OCCASIONS. NO SLOW STARTING OR CLICKING OF A BAD BATTERY, JUST A HUMMING THEN NOTHING. NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE. DOESN'T ACT LIKE A LOW BATTERY. I CHARGED THE BATTERY, AND JUMPED IT WITH NO SUCCESS. AFTER…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 8, 2020

“PARKED IN THE GARAGE, SOMETIME FOR A FEW DAYS OR THE NEXT DAY, THE CAR WILL NOT START ON OCCASIONS. NO SLOW STARTING OR CLICKING OF A BAD BATTERY, JUST A HUMMING THEN NOTHING. NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE. DOESN'T ACT LIKE A LOW BATTERY. I CHARGED THE BATTERY, AND JUMPED IT WITH NO SUCCESS. AFTER…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 8, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JAGUAR XK. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TO EXERT FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE TOOK THREE SECONDS TO ACCELERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · May 18, 2017

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JAGUAR XK. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TO EXERT FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE TOOK THREE SECONDS TO ACCELERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 18, 2017

2009 Jaguar XK — common questions

Is the 2009 Jaguar XK reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Jaguar XK have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 Jaguar XK. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2009 compare to other XK years?

What are the most common 2009 Jaguar XK problems?

Does the 2009 Jaguar XK have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2009 Jaguar XK — common questions

Is the 2009 Jaguar XK reliable?

Does the 2009 Jaguar XK have recalls?

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