Jaguar XF Recall R/2017/197: Side Curtain Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 8,987
- vehicles in the UK
- H033
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF vehicles built between 8 April 2013 and 26 August 2015. The electrical harness from the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to side crash sensors has been incorrectly orientated. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and repair the harness to change the wiring at the RCM connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electrical harness from the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to side crash sensors has been incorrectly orientated. The RCM signal wire for the right hand C Pillar impact sensor is wired to the left hand C Pillar impact sensor and vice versa. In the event of a collision requiring the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) to deploy the curtain airbags they may not deploy or deploy later than design intent which can lead to increased injuries to the rear outboard seat occupant.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: The electrical harness from the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to side crash sensors has been incorrectly orientated. The RCM signal wire for the right hand C Pillar impact sensor is wired to the left hand C Pillar impact sensor and vice versa. In the event of a collision requiring the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) to deploy the curtain airbags they may not deploy or deploy later than design intent which can lead to increased injuries to the rear outboard seat occupant. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair the harness to change the wiring at the RCM connector.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to increased injuries to the rear outboard seat occupant.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and repair the harness to change the wiring at the RCM connector.
Are You Affected?
XF built between 8 April 2013 and 26 August 2015 may be included. Jaguar estimates 8,987 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.
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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 H033 or the DVSA reference R/2017/197. 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/2017/195 on 31 Jul 2017, for sRS did not deploy airbags as intended. The one launched after it was R/2017/291 on 31 Oct 2017, for instrument cluster may intermittently go blank. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/197, launched 31 July 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.