Jaguar X Type Recall R/2003/001: Indicator Tell Tale May Not Show A Fault When External Indicators Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Mar 2003
- Launched
- 30,183
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/001
- DVSA reference
Jaguar recalled X Type vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 31 October 2002. When power is lost to the external indicators the internal tell tale lamp continues to flash as if there was no fault which is in contravention of the UK requirements. The dealer will replace the general electrical control module with one which has modified software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
When power is lost to the external indicators the internal tell tale lamp continues to flash as if there was no fault which is in contravention of the UK requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INDICATOR TELL TALE MAY NOT SHOW A FAULT WHEN EXTERNAL INDICATORS FAIL Defect: When power is lost to the external indicators the internal tell tale lamp continues to flash as if there was no fault which is in contravention of the UK requirements. Remedy: Replace the general electrical control module with one which has modified software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: indicator tell tale may not show a fault when external indicators fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the general electrical control module with one which has modified software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
X Type built between 1 January 2001 and 31 October 2002 may be included. Jaguar estimates 30,183 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jaguar, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jaguar.
- Book with any franchised Jaguar dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2003/001. See how to get a Jaguar recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| X TypeCruise control may remain engaged | Low | R/2011/108 | |
| X TypeShort circuit may occur | Urgent | R/2005/077 | |
| X TypeModification of handbrake lever | Urgent | R/2004/146 | |
| S Type, X Type, XJPoor adhesion of space saver spare wheel speed restriction label | Book soon | R/2004/156 | |
| X TypeYaw rate sensor has internally delaminated | Urgent | R/2004/143 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2000/119 on 23 Nov 2000, for front lower suspension ball joint may fail. The one launched after it was R/2003/113 on 27 Aug 2003, for power steering pipe may chafe on alternator terminals. You can also see every Jaguar recall and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/001, launched 5 March 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.