Jaguar XE, XF Recall R/2016/037: Engine May Cut Out And Fail To Restart, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 16,673
- vehicles in the UK
- J062
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XE, XF vehicles built between 4 November 2014 and 25 February 2016. The under bonnet low pressure fuel feed hose may detach from the fuel filter. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and add a spring wire retention clip to the low pressure fuel feed hose joint. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The under bonnet low pressure fuel feed hose may detach from the fuel filter. A fuel smell may be noticed due to fuel leaking into the engine bay and in the event of hose detachment the engine will cut out. Once the engine has cut out the brake vacuum reservoir will be depleted after 2-3 brake pedal depressions and the vehicle will lose brake power assistance however foundation brakes continue to operate. The engine cannot be re-started. Engine cut out with minimal warning could potentially cause a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT AND FAIL TO RESTART Defect: The under bonnet low pressure fuel feed hose may detach from the fuel filter. A fuel smell may be noticed due to fuel leaking into the engine bay and in the event of hose detachment the engine will cut out. Once the engine has cut out the brake vacuum reservoir will be depleted after 2-3 brake pedal depressions and the vehicle will lose brake power assistance however foundation brakes continue to operate. The engine cannot be re-started. Engine cut out with minimal warning could potentially cause a crash. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and add a spring wire retention clip to the low pressure fuel feed hose joint.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may cut out and fail to restart.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and add a spring wire retention clip to the low pressure fuel feed hose joint.
Are You Affected?
XE, XF built between 4 November 2014 and 25 February 2016 may be included. Jaguar estimates 16,673 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 J062 or the DVSA reference R/2016/037. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| F Type, F-Pace, XE, XF and 1 moreSecurity Guidance | Low | R/2025/488 | |
| E-Pace, F-Pace, XE, XFD4 turbo oil feed pipe leak | Low | R/2024/207 | |
| E-Pace, F-Pace, XE, XFThe rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured | Low | R/2021/230 | |
| XEThe rear rail assembly may not have the specified structural strength | Low | R/2021/136 | |
| XE, XFVehicles failed to achieve required levels of CO2 emissions | Low | R/2019/047 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2015/181 on 10 Sep 2015, for loss of control. The one launched after it was R/2016/086 on 22 Apr 2016, for driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/037, launched 24 March 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.