Jaguar XE Recall R/2016/297: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 3,147
- vehicles in the UK
- J079
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XE vehicles built between 6 October 2014 and 30 June 2015. The underfloor mounted diesel fuel cooler may not have been manufactured to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: diesel fuel cooler replace with a new quality assured cooler. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The underfloor mounted diesel fuel cooler may not have been manufactured to specification. This can result in fuel leak. The driver will become aware of the issue by either a smell of fuel pooling of fuel under the vehicle when stationary or by an increase in fuel consumption. Where a leak is present pooling can occur on the road surface which can present a skid hazard to other road users and increase the risk of a crash. In extreme circumstances the pooling of fuel underneath the vehicle could in the presence of an ignition source lead to a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It has been identified that the underfloor mounted diesel fuel cooler may not have been manufactured to specification. This can result in fuel leak. The driver will become aware of the issue by either a smell of fuel pooling of fuel under the vehicle when stationary or by an increase in fuel consumption. Where a leak is present pooling can occur on the road surface which can present a skid hazard to other road users and increase the risk of a crash. In extreme circumstances the pooling of fuel underneath the vehicle could in the presence of an ignition source lead to a fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicle to have the diesel fuel cooler replace with a new quality assured cooler.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: diesel fuel cooler replace with a new quality assured cooler.
Are You Affected?
XE built between 6 October 2014 and 30 June 2015 may be included. Jaguar estimates 3,147 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 J079 or the DVSA reference R/2016/297. 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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| XEThe rear rail assembly may not have the specified structural strength | Low | R/2021/136 | |
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This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2017/004 on 31 Dec 2016, for seat belt pretensioner may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2017/053 on 28 Feb 2017, for inner sill may be cracked. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/297, launched 9 February 2017. 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.