Jaguar XJ Recall R/2004/039: Air Bag May Rupture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Apr 2004
- Launched
- 313
- vehicles in the UK
- R719
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XJ vehicles built between 1 November 2003 and 1 January 2004. The aperture in the dash through which the airbag deploys may not have been correctly finished so leaving a sharp edge. The dealer will remove deployment door inspect aperture and if necessary remove any sharp edges. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The aperture in the dash through which the airbag deploys may not have been correctly finished so leaving a sharp edge. If deployed the air bag may rupture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR BAG MAY RUPTURE Defect: The aperture in the dash through which the airbag deploys may not have been correctly finished so leaving a sharp edge. If deployed the air bag may rupture. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles remove deployment door inspect aperture and if necessary remove any sharp edges.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: air bag may rupture.
The Fix
The dealer will remove deployment door inspect aperture and if necessary remove any sharp edges.
Are You Affected?
XJ built between 1 November 2003 and 1 January 2004 may be included. Jaguar estimates 313 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 R719 or the DVSA reference R/2004/039. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F Type, F-Pace, XE, XF and 1 moreSecurity Guidance | Low | R/2025/488 | |
| XJFront air bags may not deploy when required | Urgent | R/2020/261 | |
| F Type, F-Pace, XJThe crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture | Low | R/2019/014 | |
| F-Pace, XE, XF, XJInstrument cluster may intermittently go blank | Low | R/2017/291 | |
| XJSRS did not deploy airbags as intended | Urgent | R/2017/195 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2004/003 on 2 Mar 2004, for auto gearbox may engage reverse when in forward drive. The one launched after it was R/2004/143 on 6 Oct 2004, for yaw rate sensor has internally delaminated. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/039, launched 15 April 2004. 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.