Jaguar XJ Recall R/2020/261: Front Air Bags May Not Deploy When Required, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 40
- vehicles in the UK
- H294
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XJ vehicles built between 29 June 2009 and 23 May 2019. Front Air Bags may not deploy when required. The dealer will update the Restrain Control Module (RCM) with the latest software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Front Air Bags may not deploy when required.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY WHEN REQUIRED Defect: Front Air Bags may not deploy when required. Remedy: Update the Restrain Control Module (RCM) with the latest software
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front air bags may not deploy when required.
The Fix
The dealer will update the Restrain Control Module (RCM) with the latest software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
XJ built between 29 June 2009 and 23 May 2019 may be included. Jaguar estimates 40 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 H294 or the DVSA reference R/2020/261. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| XJPassenger airbag may not deploy | Urgent | R/2016/305 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2020/041 on 27 Feb 2020, for one or more of the fasteners on the right hand front seat frame assembly may be missing or…. The one launched after it was R/2021/026 on 5 Feb 2021, for an incorrect front bumper reinforcement panel has been fitted. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/261, launched 21 September 2020. 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.