Jaguar XJ Recall R/2014/156: Brake Fluid May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 631
- vehicles in the UK
- J048
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XJ vehicles built between 6 February 2014 and 23 July 2014. Underbody brake pipe unions may not have been tightened to the specified torque. The dealer will check brake fluid level and where necessary top up to correct level. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Underbody brake pipe unions may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This may cause loss of brake fluid extended brake pedal travel and if both circuits fail loss of braking performance. The Fluid level low message may appear and the brake warning lamp may illuminate. In some instances sufficient loss of brake fluid may prevent the vehicle from starting.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK Defect: Underbody brake pipe unions may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This may cause loss of brake fluid extended brake pedal travel and if both circuits fail loss of braking performance. The Fluid level low message may appear and the brake warning lamp may illuminate. In some instances sufficient loss of brake fluid may prevent the vehicle from starting. Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect unions and where necessary tighten unions to specified torque. Check brake fluid level and where necessary top up to correct level
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause loss of brake fluid extended brake pedal travel and if both circuits fail loss of braking performance.
The Fix
The dealer will check brake fluid level and where necessary top up to correct level.
Are You Affected?
XJ built between 6 February 2014 and 23 July 2014 may be included. Jaguar estimates 631 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 J048 or the DVSA reference R/2014/156. 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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| F-Pace, XE, XF, XJInstrument cluster may intermittently go blank | Low | R/2017/291 | |
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This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2014/090 on 10 Nov 2014, for vehicle may become unstable at high speeds. The one launched after it was R/2015/015 on 23 Jan 2015, for parking lights may not function as intended. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/156, launched 24 December 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.