Jaguar XF Recall R/2015/037: Vehicle May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2015
- Launched
- 16
- vehicles in the UK
- J051
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF vehicles built between 11 September 2012 and 8 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: VEHICLE 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 11 September 2012 and 8 October 2012 may be included. Jaguar estimates 16 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 J051 or the DVSA reference R/2015/037. 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/2015/015 on 23 Jan 2015, for parking lights may not function as intended. The one launched after it was R/2015/115 on 30 Jun 2015, for loss of control. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/037, launched 8 April 2015. 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.