Jaguar XF Recall R/2016/086: Driver's Front Airbag May Fail To Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Apr 2016
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- J065
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF vehicles built between 21 September 2010 and 28 October 2014. Due to incorrect assembly the driver's airbag may not fully deploy during certain high speed collision conditions. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace driver's airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to incorrect assembly the driver's airbag may not fully deploy during certain high speed collision conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: Due to incorrect assembly the driver's airbag may not fully deploy during certain high speed collision conditions. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace driver's airbag
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace driver's airbag.
Are You Affected?
XF built between 21 September 2010 and 28 October 2014 may be included. Jaguar estimates 5 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 J065 or the DVSA reference R/2016/086. 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/2016/037 on 24 Mar 2016, for engine may cut out and fail to restart. The one launched after it was R/2016/066 on 29 Apr 2016, for fuel may leak / risk of fire. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/086, launched 22 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.