Does the 1998 Jaguar XK8 Sports have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 Jaguar XK8 Sports recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jaguar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Jaguar XK8 Sports?

3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Jaguar XK8 Sports recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Jaguar XK8 Sports. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Jaguar been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Jaguar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Jaguar XK8 Sports recalls, newest first

June 2, 1999NHTSA 99V138000189 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fine cracks within one or more of the gear teeth with in the gear train, inside the automatic transmission gearbox.
Consequence: This can result in breakage of the gear teeth potentially causing the transmission to "lock up" at speeds below 15 MPH.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic gearbox.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Jaguar XK8 Sports with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys1
Hydraulic1
Power train › Automatic transmission1
Service brakes1

Other Jaguar XK8 Sports years

Other 1998 Jaguar models

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Questions

Does the 1998 Jaguar XK8 Sports have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Jaguar XK8 Sports recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jaguar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Jaguar XK8 Sports?: 3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.