Jaguar F Type Recall R/2016/248: Vehicle Stability May Be Compromised, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 7 Nov 2016
- Launched
- 14
- vehicles in the UK
- J076
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled F Type vehicles built between 12 January 2016 and 15 August 2016. A bolt retaining the rear lower control arm to rear knuckle joint fixing may not have been tightened to correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the rear lower control arm to rear knuckle joint fixing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A bolt retaining the rear lower control arm to rear knuckle joint fixing may not have been tightened to correct specification. Failure of the bolt could affect control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE STABILITY MAY BE COMPROMISED Defect: A bolt retaining the rear lower control arm to rear knuckle joint fixing may not have been tightened to correct specification. Failure of the bolt could affect control of the vehicle. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the rear lower control arm to rear knuckle joint fixing
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle stability may be compromised.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the rear lower control arm to rear knuckle joint fixing.
Are You Affected?
F Type built between 12 January 2016 and 15 August 2016 may be included. Jaguar estimates 14 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 J076 or the DVSA reference R/2016/248. 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 | |
| F Type, F-PaceA damaged front seat belt pre tensioner tube may have been installed on the seat belt retractor | Urgent | R/2022/223 | |
| F TypeThe passenger airbag deployment door integrated in the instrument panel facia contains an additional mesh layer | Urgent | R/2021/248 | |
| F TypeAn incorrect front bumper reinforcement panel has been fitted | Low | R/2021/026 | |
| F TypeThe static noise level exceeds the regulated maximum decibel limit | Low | R/2019/273 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2016/154 on 18 Aug 2016, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/250 on 30 Nov 2016, for fuel may leak / risk of fire. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/248, launched 7 November 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.