Jaguar XJ Recall R/2016/133: Airbag May Deploy Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- J073
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XJ vehicles built between 2 May 2016 and 3 June 2016. Due to a nonconformity of production the driver's air bag may not deploy correctly and may not provide protection as intended. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace driver's air bag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a nonconformity of production the driver's air bag may not deploy correctly and may not provide protection as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY Defect: Due to a nonconformity of production the driver's air bag may not deploy correctly and may not provide protection as intended. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace driver's air bag
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may deploy incorrectly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace driver's air bag.
Are You Affected?
XJ built between 2 May 2016 and 3 June 2016 may be included. Jaguar estimates 6 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 J073 or the DVSA reference R/2016/133. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| F Type, F-Pace, XE, XF and 1 moreSecurity Guidance | Low | R/2025/488 | |
| XJFront air bags may not deploy when required | Urgent | R/2020/261 | |
| F Type, F-Pace, XJThe crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture | Low | R/2019/014 | |
| F-Pace, XE, XF, XJInstrument cluster may intermittently go blank | Low | R/2017/291 | |
| XJSRS did not deploy airbags as intended | Urgent | R/2017/195 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2016/099 on 30 Jun 2016, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2016/119 on 12 Jul 2016, for diesel fuel may leak and in extreme circumstances create 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/2016/133, launched 30 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.