Jaguar XF, XJ, XK Recall R/2014/041: Directional Control May Be Compromised, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Apr 2014
- Launched
- 91
- vehicles in the UK
- J037
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF, XJ, XK vehicles built between 7 November 2012 and 17 January 2014. A concern has been identified where in the event of prolonged aggressive driving it is possible that the rear toe link will separate from the rear sub-frame. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe link with components of revised design. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A concern has been identified where in the event of prolonged aggressive driving it is possible that the rear toe link will separate from the rear sub-frame. In this event vehicle stability will be compromised and degree of directional control minimised which increases the risk of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED Defect: A concern has been identified where in the event of prolonged aggressive driving it is possible that the rear toe link will separate from the rear sub-frame. In this event vehicle stability will be compromised and degree of directional control minimised which increases the risk of an accident. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe link with components of revised design.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: directional control may be compromised.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe link with components of revised design.
Are You Affected?
XF, XJ, XK built between 7 November 2012 and 17 January 2014 may be included. Jaguar estimates 91 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 J037 or the DVSA reference R/2014/041. 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/2013/092 on 27 Aug 2013, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2014/065 on 29 May 2014, for braking efficiency may be affected. You can also see every Jaguar recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/041, launched 4 April 2014. 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.