Jaguar XF Recall R/2016/250: Fuel May Leak / Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2016
- Launched
- 149
- vehicles in the UK
- J077
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF vehicles built between 1 May 2013 and 15 June 2015. The fuel delivery line/pipe may not have been installed to the correct specification. The dealer will inspect the clearance between the under shield and the body and carry out remedial work as required which may only be the fitment of additional retaining clips or the replacement of any damaged fuel line/pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel delivery line/pipe may not have been installed to the correct specification. This could result in the incorrect tolerance between the fuel line/pipe and the vehicle under shield and the body. This can result in a chaffing condition and fuel leak. This will be highlighted to the driver by either a smell of fuel or pooling of fuel under the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK / RISK OF FIRE Defect: It has been identified that the fuel delivery line/pipe may not have been installed to the correct specification. This could result in the incorrect tolerance between the fuel line/pipe and the vehicle under shield and the body. This can result in a chaffing condition and fuel leak. This will be highlighted to the driver by either a smell of fuel or pooling of fuel under the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles to inspect the clearance between the under shield and the body and carry out remedial work as required which may only be the fitment of additional retaining clips or the replacement of any damaged fuel line/pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the incorrect tolerance between the fuel line/pipe and the vehicle under shield and the body.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the clearance between the under shield and the body and carry out remedial work as required which may only be the fitment of additional retaining clips or the replacement of any damaged fuel line/pipe.
Are You Affected?
XF built between 1 May 2013 and 15 June 2015 may be included. Jaguar estimates 149 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 J077 or the DVSA reference R/2016/250. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| E-Pace, F-Pace, XE, XFD4 turbo oil feed pipe leak | Low | R/2024/207 | |
| E-Pace, F-Pace, XE, XFThe rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured | Low | R/2021/230 | |
| XE, XFVehicles failed to achieve required levels of CO2 emissions | Low | R/2019/047 | |
| E-Pace, F Type, F-Pace, XE and 1 moreThe vehicle failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions | Low | R/2019/048 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2016/248 on 7 Nov 2016, for vehicle stability may be compromised. The one launched after it was R/2016/305 on 31 Dec 2016, for passenger airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/250, launched 30 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.