Jaguar XF Recall R/2018/052: Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) May Not Perform As Intended In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 869
- vehicles in the UK
- H090
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XF vehicles built between 1 February 2017 and 8 January 2018. The calibration of the Restraints control Module does not provide the correct fire signals in the event of a collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and download the correct software to the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The calibration of the Restraints control Module does not provide the correct fire signals in the event of a collision. In the event of a collision the supplementary Restraint System may not provide the level of protection required to the driver and front passenger and front seat occupants leading to an increased risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED IN A COLLISION Defect: The calibration of the Restraints control Module does not provide the correct fire signals in the event of a collision. In the event of a collision the supplementary Restraint System may not provide the level of protection required to the driver and front passenger and front seat occupants leading to an increased risk of injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download the correct software to the vehicle.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an increased risk of injury.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and download the correct software to the vehicle. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
XF built between 1 February 2017 and 8 January 2018 may be included. Jaguar estimates 869 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 H090 or the DVSA reference R/2018/052. 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/2017/291 on 31 Oct 2017, for instrument cluster may intermittently go blank. The one launched after it was R/2018/035 on 29 Mar 2018, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/052, launched 14 March 2018. 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.