Jaguar XJ Recall R/2016/305: Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- J080
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XJ vehicles built between 6 September 2016 and 6 December 2016. It has been identified by the air-bag manufacturer that the air-bag initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. The dealer will replace the air-bag with a new quality assured component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been identified by the air-bag manufacturer that the air-bag initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the passenger.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: It has been identified by the air-bag manufacturer that the air-bag initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the passenger. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bag with a new quality assured component.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to none deployment of the air-bag.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the air-bag with a new quality assured component.
Are You Affected?
XJ built between 6 September 2016 and 6 December 2016 may be included. Jaguar estimates 15 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 J080 or the DVSA reference R/2016/305. 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/2016/250 on 30 Nov 2016, for fuel may leak / risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2017/004 on 31 Dec 2016, for seat belt pretensioner may not deploy. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/305, launched 31 December 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.