Jaguar S Type, XJ, XK Recall R/2004/003: Auto Gearbox May Engage Reverse When In Forward Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Mar 2004
- Launched
- 13,911
- vehicles in the UK
- R513
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled S Type, XJ, XK vehicles built between 1 July 2001 and 30 June 2003. (a) In conditions of low oil pressure or a sticking valve in the gearbox with the vehicle stationary in Drive the gearbox will without warning or indication select Reverse. (b) With the vehicle moving forward in 1st 2nd or 3rd gear reverse may be selected without any manual input in the event of a loss of oil pressure in the transmission. The dealer will reprogramme the gearbox gear selector module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
(a) In conditions of low oil pressure or a sticking valve in the gearbox with the vehicle stationary in Drive the gearbox will without warning or indication select Reverse. (b) With the vehicle moving forward in 1st 2nd or 3rd gear reverse may be selected without any manual input in the event of a loss of oil pressure in the transmission.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AUTO GEARBOX MAY ENGAGE REVERSE WHEN IN FORWARD DRIVE. Defect: (a) In conditions of low oil pressure or a sticking valve in the gearbox with the vehicle stationary in Drive the gearbox will without warning or indication select Reverse. (b) With the vehicle moving forward in 1st 2nd or 3rd gear reverse may be selected without any manual input in the event of a loss of oil pressure in the transmission. Remedy: Reprogramme the gearbox gear selector module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: auto gearbox may engage reverse when in forward drive.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogramme the gearbox gear selector module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S Type, XJ, XK built between 1 July 2001 and 30 June 2003 may be included. Jaguar estimates 13,911 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 campaign code R513 or the DVSA reference R/2004/003. 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?.
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This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2003/113 on 27 Aug 2003, for power steering pipe may chafe on alternator terminals. The one launched after it was R/2004/039 on 15 Apr 2004, for air bag may rupture. You can also see every Jaguar recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/003, launched 2 March 2004. 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.