Jaguar F-Pace Recall R/2023/043: For Certain 2023 & 2024 Model Year 3.0L AJ20-P6 Jaguar F-Pace Vehicles A Small Number Of…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2023/043, campaign code H426. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
18 May 2023
Launched
9
vehicles in the UK
H426
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Jaguar recalled F-Pace vehicles built between 26 October 2022 and 24 November 2022. For certain 2023 & 2024 Model Year 3.0L AJ20-P6 Jaguar F-Pace vehicles a small number of engines the cam carrier oil gallery hasn,t been fully drilled. The dealer will inspect the engine cam carrier and where an incorrectly machined cam carrier is found replace it with a correctly machined component. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

For certain 2023 & 2024 Model Year 3.0L AJ20-P6 Jaguar F-Pace vehicles a small number of engines the cam carrier oil gallery hasn,t been fully drilled. As a result the oil channel could be blocked leading to accumulation of oil against the pressure control valve rubber membrane and subsequently an external oil leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake system.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: For certain 2023 & 2024 Model Year 3.0L AJ20-P6 Jaguar F-Pace vehicles a small number of engines the cam carrier oil gallery hasn t been fully drilled. As a result the oil channel could be blocked leading to accumulation of oil against the pressure control valve rubber membrane and subsequently an external oil leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake system. Defect: For certain 2023 & 2024 Model Year 3.0L AJ20-P6 Jaguar F-Pace vehicles a small number of engines the cam carrier oil gallery hasn�t been fully drilled. As a result the oil channel could be blocked leading to accumulation of oil against the pressure control valve rubber membrane and subsequently an external oil leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake system. Remedy: The engine cam carrier will be inspected and where an incorrectly machined cam carrier is found replace it with a correctly machined component. Depending on mileage and engine conditions further associated components may require replacement.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to accumulation of oil against the pressure control valve rubber membrane and subsequently an external oil leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake system.

The Fix

The dealer will inspect the engine cam carrier and where an incorrectly machined cam carrier is found replace it with a correctly machined component.

Are You Affected?

F-Pace built between 26 October 2022 and 24 November 2022 may be included. Jaguar estimates 9 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jaguar.
  2. Book with any franchised Jaguar dealer, quoting the campaign code H426 or the DVSA reference R/2023/043. See how to get a Jaguar recall fixed.
  3. 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/2023/088 on 18 Apr 2023, for on affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become…. The one launched after it was R/2023/154 on 19 Jun 2023, for on affected Jaguar I-PACE vehicles there is a risk of high voltage battery pack assembly…. You can also see every Jaguar recall, the Jaguar F-Pace recall history and all recalls launched in 2023.


Source: DVSA recall R/2023/043, launched 18 May 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.