Jaguar XF Recall R/2008/175: Instrument Cluster Warning Speaker May Not Function Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Dec 2008
- Launched
- 1,067
- vehicles in the UK
- J011
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF vehicles built between 21 October 2007 and 11 March 2008. The instrument cluster speaker performance may be compromised by an over aggressive waveform. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the instrument cluster reconfigured. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The instrument cluster speaker performance may be compromised by an over aggressive waveform. Which in the worst case could cause the speaker wires to fail. Thus negating the warning sound for various driver information functions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING SPEAKER MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY Defect: It has been identified thatthe instrument cluster speaker performance may be compromised by an over aggressive waveform. Which in the worst case could cause the speaker wires to fail. Thus negating the warning sound for various driver information functions. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the instrument cluster reconfigured.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the speaker wires to fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the instrument cluster reconfigured.
Are You Affected?
XF built between 21 October 2007 and 11 March 2008 may be included. Jaguar estimates 1,067 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 campaign code J011 or the DVSA reference R/2008/175. 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?.
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This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2008/119 on 15 Sep 2008, for rear seat belt performance may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2009/047 on 17 Jul 2009, for under floor /rear cross member brake pipe corrosion. You can also see every Jaguar recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/175, launched 18 December 2008. 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.