Jaguar F Type Recall R/2021/026: An Incorrect Front Bumper Reinforcement Panel Has Been Fitted, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Feb 2021
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- H286
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled F Type vehicles built between 21 January 2020 and 21 January 2020. An incorrect front bumper reinforcement panel has been fitted at the manufacturing plant. The dealer will replace the necessary component with a modified part. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect front bumper reinforcement panel has been fitted at the manufacturing plant.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AN INCORRECT FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT PANEL HAS BEEN FITTED Defect: An incorrect front bumper reinforcement panel has been fitted at the manufacturing plant. Remedy: Replace the necessary component with a modified part.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: an incorrect front bumper reinforcement panel has been fitted.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the necessary component with a modified part.
Are You Affected?
F Type built between 21 January 2020 and 21 January 2020 may be included. Jaguar estimates 1 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 H286 or the DVSA reference R/2021/026. 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-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 | |
| F TypeThe static noise level exceeds the regulated maximum decibel limit | Low | R/2019/273 | |
| E-Pace, F Type, F-Pace, XE and 1 moreThe vehicle failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions | Low | R/2019/048 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2020/261 on 21 Sep 2020, for front air bags may not deploy when required. The one launched after it was R/2021/105 on 13 Apr 2021, for the right hand front supplementary restraint seatbelt pre tensioner will not function…. You can also see every Jaguar recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/026, launched 5 February 2021. 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.