Jaguar XF, XJ Recall R/2016/036: Possible Loss Of Steering Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 318
- vehicles in the UK
- J061
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF, XJ vehicles built between 20 March 2012 and 24 August 2015. The auxiliary drive belt pulley retainer may fail and cause loss of drive to auxiliary items including the water pump and power steering pump. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace auxiliary belt idler pulley and retainer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The auxiliary drive belt pulley retainer may fail and cause loss of drive to auxiliary items including the water pump and power steering pump. This may cause an engine management lamp to illuminate engine overheating or a reduction in steering assistance though steering control will be maintained.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE Defect: The auxiliary drive belt pulley retainer may fail and cause loss of drive to auxiliary items including the water pump and power steering pump. This may cause an engine management lamp to illuminate engine overheating or a reduction in steering assistance though steering control will be maintained. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace auxiliary belt idler pulley and retainer.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an engine management lamp to illuminate engine overheating or a reduction in steering assistance though steering control will be maintained.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace auxiliary belt idler pulley and retainer.
Are You Affected?
XF, XJ built between 20 March 2012 and 24 August 2015 may be included. Jaguar estimates 318 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 J061 or the DVSA reference R/2016/036. 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/2016/068 on 5 May 2016, for driver's seat-belt pre-tensioner may not deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2016/099 on 30 Jun 2016, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/036, launched 2 June 2016. 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.