Jaguar XF Recall R/2009/125: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Dec 2009
- Launched
- 55
- vehicles in the UK
- J016
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF vehicles built between 22 October 2008 and 24 September 2009. The fuel transfer pipe in the fuel tank may be kinked or over inserted into the in-fuel tank delivery module.In either case fuel starvation may occur which leads to engine stumble cut out and the inability to restart. The recall notice describes the fix as: shorten fuel transfer pipe and reinsert in alternative hole in fuel delivery module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel transfer pipe in the fuel tank may be kinked or over inserted into the in-fuel tank delivery module.In either case fuel starvation may occur which leads to engine stumble cut out and the inability to restart.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: The fuel transfer pipe in the fuel tank may be kinked or over inserted into the in-fuel tank delivery module.In either case fuel starvation may occur which leads to engine stumble cut out and the inability to restart. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles shorten fuel transfer pipe and reinsert in alternative hole in fuel delivery module.
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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: shorten fuel transfer pipe and reinsert in alternative hole in fuel delivery module.
Are You Affected?
XF built between 22 October 2008 and 24 September 2009 may be included. Jaguar estimates 55 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 J016 or the DVSA reference R/2009/125. 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/2009/090 on 23 Oct 2009, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2010/103 on 23 Aug 2010, 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/2009/125, launched 23 December 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.