Jaguar XF Recall R/2016/066: Fuel May Leak / Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Apr 2016
- Launched
- 85
- vehicles in the UK
- J059
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF vehicles built between 23 September 2008 and 16 January 2009. The fuel tank outlet flange mounted in the tank may be cracked. The dealer will replace the fuel outlet mounting flange with a component of revised design. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel tank outlet flange mounted in the tank may be cracked. This can lead to fuel odour and/or fuel leakage. This may ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK / RISK OF FIRE Defect: On affected vehicles the fuel tank outlet flange mounted in the tank may be cracked. This can lead to fuel odour and/or fuel leakage. This may ignite in the presence of an ignition source. Remedy: Replace the fuel outlet mounting flange with a component of revised design.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to fuel odour and/or fuel leakage.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel outlet mounting flange with a component of revised design.
Are You Affected?
XF built between 23 September 2008 and 16 January 2009 may be included. Jaguar estimates 85 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 J059 or the DVSA reference R/2016/066. 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/2016/086 on 22 Apr 2016, for driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2016/068 on 5 May 2016, for driver's seat-belt pre-tensioner may not deploy as intended. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/066, launched 29 April 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.