Air Bag Problems of Jaguar XK

Jaguar XK owners have reported 3 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front air bag sensor control (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Jaguar XK


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Jaguar XK

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar Xkr (n/a). The contact stated the sensor in the passenger seat for the air bags has failed and if a crash occurs the air bags will not deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told he can replace the sensor but he has to pay for the expense   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

This is a similar airbag safety issue as occurred in a prior recall on Land Rover (recall #p045). The wiring that connects the clock spring rotary coupler to the driver's air bag module fractures as a result of relative motion between the rotary coupler and the steering wheel hub.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

When passenger is seated in passenger seat, the 'passenger airbag off" light sporatically illuminates. This means that the passenger is not protected by airbags if a collision occurs. It does not seem to matter if the vehicle is stationary or not.   Read details...




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