Jaguar XF, XK Recall R/2011/025: Power Assistance May Be Lost: Fire Risk, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jun 2011
- Launched
- 1,365
- vehicles in the UK
- J018
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF, XK vehicles built between 1 August 2009 and 31 March 2010. The corrosion protection on certain power steering pipes may not be to specification. The dealer will replace the affected power assisted steering fluid pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The corrosion protection on certain power steering pipes may not be to specification. This could result in pin holes being formed which can leak power steering fluid. Should the power steering fluid contact hot surfaces there is a possibility that fire could occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER ASSISTANCE MAY BE LOST - FIRE RISK Defect: The corrosion protection on certain power steering pipes may not be to specification. This could result in pin holes being formed which can leak power steering fluid. Should the power steering fluid contact hot surfaces there is a possibility that fire could occur. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the affected power assisted steering fluid pipes replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in pin holes being formed which can leak power steering fluid.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected power assisted steering fluid pipes.
Are You Affected?
XF, XK built between 1 August 2009 and 31 March 2010 may be included. Jaguar estimates 1,365 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 J018 or the DVSA reference R/2011/025. 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/2010/207 on 9 Feb 2011, for wiper arm could detach. The one launched after it was R/2011/108 on 22 Sep 2011, for cruise control may remain engaged. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/025, launched 10 June 2011. 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.