How many recalls does the 2001 Jaguar X-Type have?

The 2001 Jaguar X-Type has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Jaguar X-Type has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 Jaguar X-Type?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2001 Jaguar X-Type Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Jaguar X-Type has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,856 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

PARKING BRAKE 04V487000 2004-10-07 3,856 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LHD MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HAND BRAKE, WHICH APPLIES THE PARKING BRAKE, MAY NOT APPLY SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PADS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING IF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS LEFT IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER WITHIN THE HAND BRAKE MAY…

Consequence

IF THE VEHICLE TRAVELS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT HAND BRAKE LEVER SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL HAND BRAKE LEVER SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.

Complaints by component

STEERING

SUSPENSION

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph over a bump, the vehicle jerked into another lane. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or a mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 137,597.”

STEERING · reported 2014-05-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph over a bump, the vehicle jerked into another lane. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or a mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 137,597.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2014-05-19

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Jaguar X-Type as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.