Jaguar XF, XJ Recall R/2013/090: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Aug 2013
- Launched
- 76
- vehicles in the UK
- J034
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF, XJ vehicles built between 1 March 2012 and 31 May 2013. It has been established that the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hoses and resonator pipe have not been assembled to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: rectify the issue. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hoses and resonator pipe have not been assembled to the correct specification. It is therefore possible that under certain conditions the CAC hose can detach from the resonator. This could result in the engine cutting out and possible loss of vacuum assistance for the brake servo.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: It has been established that the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hoses and resonator pipe have not been assembled to the correct specification. It is therefore possible that under certain conditions the CAC hose can detach from the resonator. This could result in the engine cutting out and possible loss of vacuum assistance for the brake servo. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicle and rectify the issue.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the engine cutting out and possible loss of vacuum assistance for the brake servo.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: rectify the issue.
Are You Affected?
XF, XJ built between 1 March 2012 and 31 May 2013 may be included. Jaguar estimates 76 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 J034 or the DVSA reference R/2013/090. 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/2012/155 on 11 Dec 2012, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2013/092 on 27 Aug 2013, for fire may occur. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/090, launched 6 August 2013. 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.