Jaguar F-Pace, XE, XF Recall R/2017/143: Fuel Hose May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 May 2017
- Launched
- 5,140
- vehicles in the UK
- H016
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled F-Pace, XE, XF vehicles built between 1 November 2016 and 6 April 2017. The fuel return hose may leak. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel return hose may leak. Increased fuel odour may be noticed and drivers may also observe liquid fuel puddles underneath the vehicle. It is possible that fuel may leak onto the road surface which can present a skid hazard to other road users increasing the risk of a crash. Should leaking fuel come into contact with a sufficiently hot surface in the engine bay there will be an increased risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL HOSE MAY LEAK Defect: The fuel return hose may leak. Increased fuel odour may be noticed and drivers may also observe liquid fuel puddles underneath the vehicle. It is possible that fuel may leak onto the road surface which can present a skid hazard to other road users increasing the risk of a crash. Should leaking fuel come into contact with a sufficiently hot surface in the engine bay there will be an increased risk of fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return hose.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel hose may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return hose.
Are You Affected?
F-Pace, XE, XF built between 1 November 2016 and 6 April 2017 may be included. Jaguar estimates 5,140 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 H016 or the DVSA reference R/2017/143. 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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This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2017/104 on 12 Apr 2017, for incorrect driveshaft may detach. The one launched after it was R/2017/170 on 23 May 2017, for one or both front indicators may fail. You can also see every Jaguar recall, the Jaguar F-Pace recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/143, launched 19 May 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.