Jaguar XF Recall R/2012/131: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Dec 2012
- Launched
- 367
- vehicles in the UK
- J027
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF vehicles built between 1 April 2009 and 31 January 2010. Jaguar engineers identified a crack present in the fuel outlet flange on components returned from the market. The dealer will replace the fuel outlet flange. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Jaguar engineers identified a crack present in the fuel outlet flange on components returned from the market. If a crack is present customers are most likely to detect fuel odour when the vehicle is static from the outside of the vehicle. However in extreme circumstances there could be a pool of fuel underneath the rear of the vehicle which in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: Jaguar engineers identified a crack present in the fuel outlet flange on components returned from the market. If a crack is present customers are most likely to detect fuel odour when the vehicle is static from the outside of the vehicle. However in extreme circumstances there could be a pool of fuel underneath the rear of the vehicle which in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire. Remedy: Replace the fuel outlet flange.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel outlet flange.
Are You Affected?
XF built between 1 April 2009 and 31 January 2010 may be included. Jaguar estimates 367 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 J027 or the DVSA reference R/2012/131. 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/2011/108 on 22 Sep 2011, for cruise control may remain engaged. The one launched after it was R/2012/155 on 11 Dec 2012, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/131, launched 10 December 2012. 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.