Jaguar
Xk8
2 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Notices on record
2
Jaguar Xk8
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POSSIBILITY THAT GEARBOX MAY LOCK UP
R/1999/044 · 30 Jun 1999
30 Jun 1999Defect
Possibility that the automatic transmission may lock up at speeds below 15mph.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit a new quality assured automatic gearbox.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 1998 – 31 Dec 1999
~106 vehicles affected
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POSSIBLE DISENGAGEMENT OF DIFF OUTPUT SHAFT
R/1997/019 · 4 Apr 1997
4 Apr 1997Defect
Resulting from a low incidence process concern at a supplier it has been found that the differential output shaft retaining rings on the rear suspension of a small number of XK8's may under extreme driving conditions become displaced. This can ca
Remedy
The subject vehicles are being recalled to Jaguar dealers to have the installation of the retaining rings inspected. Where the installation does not conform to the manufacturers specification the rings will be replaced with quality assured examples.
Build window
Built 3 Jul 1996 – 11 Nov 1996
~805 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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