Jaguar X Type Recall R/2011/108: Cruise Control May Remain Engaged, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Sep 2011
- Launched
- 17,659
- vehicles in the UK
- J024
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled X Type vehicles built between 1 May 2005 and 31 January 2010. The cruise control may not disengage if certain faults occur when the cruise control is engaged. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to update the engine management controller software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The cruise control may not disengage if certain faults occur when the cruise control is engaged. If the same faults occur when the cruise control is not engaged it will not be possible to engage the cruise control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CRUISE CONTROL MAY REMAIN ENGAGED Defect: The cruise control may not disengage if certain faults occur when the cruise control is engaged. If the same faults occur when the cruise control is not engaged it will not be possible to engage the cruise control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to update the engine management controller software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: cruise control may remain engaged.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to update the engine management controller software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
X Type built between 1 May 2005 and 31 January 2010 may be included. Jaguar estimates 17,659 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 J024 or the DVSA reference R/2011/108. 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 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 | |
| X TypeIndicator tell tale may not show a fault when external indicators fail | Low | R/2003/001 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2011/025 on 10 Jun 2011, for power assistance may be lost: fire risk. The one launched after it was R/2012/131 on 10 Dec 2012, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Jaguar recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/108, launched 22 September 2011. 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.