Jaguar F Type, XE Recall R/2017/004: Seat Belt Pretensioner May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 4,735
- vehicles in the UK
- J081
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled F Type, XE vehicles built between 16 February 2016 and 16 December 2016. It has been identified by the seat belt Pre-Tensioner manufacturer that the pre-tensioner initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. The dealer will check the pre-tentioner and if required replace it with a new quality assured component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been identified by the seat belt Pre-Tensioner manufacturer that the pre-tensioner initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none activation of the pre-tensioner.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: It has been identified by the seat belt Pre-Tensioner manufacturer that the pre-tensioner initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none activation of the pre-tensioner. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tentioner and if required replace it 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 activation of the pre-tensioner.
The Fix
The dealer will check the pre-tentioner and if required replace it with a new quality assured component.
Are You Affected?
F Type, XE built between 16 February 2016 and 16 December 2016 may be included. Jaguar estimates 4,735 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 J081 or the DVSA reference R/2017/004. 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 | |
| E-Pace, F-Pace, XE, XFD4 turbo oil feed pipe leak | Low | R/2024/207 | |
| 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 | |
| E-Pace, F-Pace, XE, XFThe rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured | Low | R/2021/230 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2016/305 on 31 Dec 2016, for passenger airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2016/297 on 9 Feb 2017, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/004, 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.