Jaguar XJ Recall R/2006/217: Brake Fluid May Leak From Brake Pipe, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Jan 2007
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/217
- DVSA reference
Jaguar recalled XJ vehicles built between 16 December 2005 and 31 October 2006. Brake fluid may leak from either the right hand front or left hand front brake caliper bridge pipe. The dealer will replace the caliper bridge pipe on all four calipers with a revised corrosion resistant pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake fluid may leak from either the right hand front or left hand front brake caliper bridge pipe.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM BRAKE PIPE Defect: Brake fluid may leak from either the right hand front or left hand front brake caliper bridge pipe Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the caliper bridge pipe on all four calipers with a revised corrosion resistant pipe
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake fluid may leak from brake pipe.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the caliper bridge pipe on all four calipers with a revised corrosion resistant pipe.
Are You Affected?
XJ built between 16 December 2005 and 31 October 2006 may be included. Jaguar estimates 7 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?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jaguar.
- Book with any franchised Jaguar dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2006/217. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2006/016 on 3 Mar 2006, for roof glass may shatter. The one launched after it was R/2007/045 on 23 Apr 2007, for diesel particulate filter excessive heat. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/217, launched 1 January 2007. 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.