Jaguar F-Pace Recall R/2016/154: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Aug 2016
- Launched
- 143
- vehicles in the UK
- J075
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled F-Pace vehicles built between 3 March 2016 and 15 June 2016. The starter motor cable may be incorrect in the 3.0L diesel engine specification vehicles. The dealer will replace where necessary the cable and/or the cable rerouted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The starter motor cable may be incorrect in the 3.0L diesel engine specification vehicles. As a result it can contact the right hand engine mounting and abrade the insulation and expose the wires. The driver should notice warning lamps engine stalling melting of plastic components and smoke from under the bonnet. In extreme circumstances a fire could develop.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: The starter motor cable may be incorrect in the 3.0L diesel engine specification vehicles. As a result it can contact the right hand engine mounting and abrade the insulation and expose the wires. The driver should notice warning lamps engine stalling melting of plastic components and smoke from under the bonnet. In extreme circumstances a fire could develop. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the condition and routing of the starter motor cable. Where necessary the cable will be replaced and/or the cable rerouted.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the cable and/or the cable rerouted.
Are You Affected?
F-Pace built between 3 March 2016 and 15 June 2016 may be included. Jaguar estimates 143 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 J075 or the DVSA reference R/2016/154. 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/2016/119 on 12 Jul 2016, for diesel fuel may leak and in extreme circumstances create risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/248 on 7 Nov 2016, for vehicle stability may be compromised. You can also see every Jaguar recall, the Jaguar F-Pace recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/154, launched 18 August 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.