Jaguar XF Recall R/2009/090: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 3,940
- vehicles in the UK
- J015
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF vehicles built between 16 March 2009 and 24 July 2009. The in-tank electric fuel pump may not be correctly activated following a vehicle start up cycle. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will be re-programmed with revised software to ensure that when the engine is running the in-tank fuel pump relay remains energised. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The in-tank electric fuel pump may not be correctly activated following a vehicle start up cycle. As a result it is possible that the engine may cut out whilst driving at a steady state cruising speed and the engine may not be able to be instantly re-started.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: It has been identified that the in-tank electric fuel pump may not be correctly activated following a vehicle start up cycle. As a result it is possible that the engine may cut out whilst driving at a steady state cruising speed and the engine may not be able to be instantly re-started. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be re-programmed with revised software to ensure that when the engine is running the in-tank fuel pump relay remains energised.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may cut out.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will be re-programmed with revised software to ensure that when the engine is running the in-tank fuel pump relay remains energised. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
XF built between 16 March 2009 and 24 July 2009 may be included. Jaguar estimates 3,940 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 J015 or the DVSA reference R/2009/090. 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/2009/047 on 17 Jul 2009, for under floor /rear cross member brake pipe corrosion. The one launched after it was R/2009/125 on 23 Dec 2009, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/090, launched 23 October 2009. 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.