Jaguar XF Recall R/2012/155: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Dec 2012
- Launched
- 25
- vehicles in the UK
- J028
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF vehicles built between 4 September 2012 and 22 October 2012. A fault could cause the fuel tank fuel pump to stop working. The dealer will fitting of an overlay wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fault could cause the fuel tank fuel pump to stop working. This will cause fuel starvation to the engine and will result in the engine cutting out without warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: A fault could cause the fuel tank fuel pump to stop working. This will cause fuel starvation to the engine and will result in the engine cutting out without warning. Remedy: Fitting of an overlay wiring harness. The overlay wiring harness reconfigures the electrical distribution to the FPDM to utilize a relay to supply the fuel pump power feed. The relay is not affected by the in rush current drawn by the fuel pump and so ensures robust operation.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the fuel tank fuel pump to stop working.
The Fix
The dealer will fitting of an overlay wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
XF built between 4 September 2012 and 22 October 2012 may be included. Jaguar estimates 25 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 J028 or the DVSA reference R/2012/155. 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/2012/131 on 10 Dec 2012, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2013/090 on 6 Aug 2013, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/155, launched 11 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.