Jaguar S Type, XJ Recall R/2007/045: Diesel Particulate Filter Excessive Heat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Apr 2007
- Launched
- 8,028
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/045
- DVSA reference
Jaguar recalled S Type, XJ vehicles built between 1 September 2004 and 31 March 2007. The diesel particulate filters (DPF) of the 2.7 litre engine may exhibit smoke and or fire from the underside of the vehicle flames emanating from within the rear exhaust tailpipe or an orange glow from the underside of the vehicle. The dealer will replace will self test for DPF blockage which where required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The diesel particulate filters (DPF) of the 2.7 litre engine may exhibit smoke and or fire from the underside of the vehicle flames emanating from within the rear exhaust tailpipe or an orange glow from the underside of the vehicle. Heat from within the DPF can radiate to the surrounding vehicle components and may lead to heating of the underside of the transmission tunnel and subsequent melting of interior components with the potential for an interior fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER EXCESSIVE HEAT Defect: The diesel particulate filters (DPF) of the 2.7 litre engine may exhibit smoke and or fire from the underside of the vehicle flames emanating from within the rear exhaust tailpipe or an orange glow from the underside of the vehicle. Heat from within the DPF can radiate to the surrounding vehicle components and may lead to heating of the underside of the transmission tunnel and subsequent melting of interior components with the potential for an interior fire. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the engine management control module re-programmed with the latest calibration file. The vehicle will self test for DPF blockage which where required will be replaced.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to heating of the underside of the transmission tunnel and subsequent melting of interior components with the potential for an interior fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace will self test for DPF blockage which where required. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S Type, XJ built between 1 September 2004 and 31 March 2007 may be included. Jaguar estimates 8,028 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 DVSA reference R/2007/045. 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/2006/217 on 1 Jan 2007, for brake fluid may leak from brake pipe. The one launched after it was R/2008/078 on 2 Jul 2008, for driver seat side airbag may not deploy correctly. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/045, launched 23 April 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.