Jaguar F Type Recall R/2021/248: The Passenger Airbag Deployment Door Integrated In The Instrument Panel Facia Contains An…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- H365
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled F Type vehicles built between 27 July 2018 and 27 September 2018. The passenger airbag deployment door integrated in the instrument panel facia contains an additional mesh layer. The dealer will replace the affected instrument panel facia with a part manufactured to the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The passenger airbag deployment door integrated in the instrument panel facia contains an additional mesh layer.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DOOR INTEGRATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FACIA CONTAINS AN ADDITIONAL MESH LAYER Defect: The passenger airbag deployment door integrated in the instrument panel facia contains an additional mesh layer. Remedy: Replace the affected instrument panel facia with a part manufactured to the correct specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the passenger airbag deployment door integrated in the instrument panel facia contains an additional mesh layer.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected instrument panel facia with a part manufactured to the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
F Type built between 27 July 2018 and 27 September 2018 may be included. Jaguar estimates 2 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 H365 or the DVSA reference R/2021/248. 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 TypeAn incorrect front bumper reinforcement panel has been fitted | Low | R/2021/026 | |
| 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/2021/230 on 25 Jun 2021, for the rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured. The one launched after it was R/2022/214 on 17 Aug 2022, for incorrect specification tailgate mounted rear lamps may have been installed. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/248, launched 16 July 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.