Jaguar XK Recall R/2015/015: Parking Lights May Not Function As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Jan 2015
- Launched
- 3,680
- vehicles in the UK
- J049
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XK vehicles built between 2 July 2011 and 13 January 2015. Front side lights when used as parking lights should remain illuminated until the battery is exhausted. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Front side lights when used as parking lights should remain illuminated until the battery is exhausted. On affected vehicles they may extinguish after a period of time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING LIGHTS MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED Defect: Front side lights when used as parking lights should remain illuminated until the battery is exhausted. On affected vehicles they may extinguish after a period of time. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parking lights may not function as intended.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
XK built between 2 July 2011 and 13 January 2015 may be included. Jaguar estimates 3,680 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 J049 or the DVSA reference R/2015/015. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XF, XJ, XKDirectional control may be compromised | Low | R/2014/041 | |
| XF, XKPower assistance may be lost: fire risk | Urgent | R/2011/025 | |
| XF, XKEngine may cut out | Urgent | R/2010/103 | |
| XKDriver seat side airbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2008/078 | |
| S Type, XJ, XKAuto gearbox may engage reverse when in forward drive | Low | R/2004/003 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2014/156 on 24 Dec 2014, for brake fluid may leak. The one launched after it was R/2015/037 on 8 Apr 2015, for vehicle may cut out. You can also see every Jaguar recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/015, launched 23 January 2015. 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.