Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2007 Jaguar XK, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Vehicle speed control5
- Electrical system3
- Structure2
- Engine1
- Wheels1
- Power train1
- Steering1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Exterior lighting1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
30 first registered in 2007 are on Dutch roads; 97% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €136,240.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde16
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld13
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af7
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm7
- Draaipunt onafhankelijke wielophanging te veel speling5
- Band onvoldoende profiel4
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht4
- Stofhoes stuurinrichting beschadigd, dicht niet af4
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,758 cars built in 2007 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 840 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 1,092 of these cars first registered in 2007 took their annual MOT test. 75% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2007 the figure was 57%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10.3% | 17.2% |
| Brakes | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.4% | 20.6% |
| Steering | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Tyres | 4.7% | 7.5% |
| Visibility | 3.2% | 7.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
16 of these cars first registered in 2007 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 127,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
127 2007 cars are on the New Zealand register; 59% arrived as used imports, 39% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 12.3 L/100 km (about 19 mpg US), CO₂ 283 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| XK · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 9.5 | 12.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jaguar told its dealers about the 2007 Jaguar XK: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10231272 | Issue with iPhone 5 and 5S, and any iPods that use the lightning connector. |
| 10231271 | Seat Module DTC diagnostic help - Seats not moving in one direction |
| 10231268 | Incorrect diagnosis of Bluetooth connectivity |
| 10231266 | coolant pipe leak |
| 10231264 | Apple iOS8, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus issue affecting phone operation |
| 10231263 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231262 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231261 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231260 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231259 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231258 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231257 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231256 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231255 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231251 | Diagnosing the BMS when DTC B11DB-87 is logged. |
| 10231242 | Instructions for jump starting vehicles with discharged battery?s |
| 10231241 | Comprehensive Component Monitor- |
| 10231240 | Automatic transmission, rotary gear selector low level part |
| 10231233 | Unable to Login to SDD - Recommended TOPIx browsers screen is displayed. |
| 10231231 | XF Diagnostic process for Day Night Mode Activation |
| 10231230 | Diagnostic process for Drivers Airbag Warning Light |
| 10231228 | Climate Controlled Seats Diagnosis & Testing |
| 10231227 | New vehicle storage (Transit relay / Transit mode) |
| 10231226 | Steering Gear Transfer Pipe change |
| 10231221 | AM Frequency Stuck In FM Preset |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)