Vehicle recall R/2009/047

Jaguar XJ recall: Under floor /rear cross member brake pipe corrosion

DVSA recall R/2009/047 names the Jaguar XJ. It was launched 17 July 2009. It covers vehicles built 15 March 2002 to 19 January 2004.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2009/047
Launched: 17 July 2009
Issued by: JAGUAR
Manufacturer reference: J012
Vehicles: 4,487 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been identified that a touch condition can exist between the rear under floor brake pipes rear cross member brake pipe and their unions and a noise vibration harshness pad. Where this condition existswater and detritus can collect and be held in contact causing the corrosion protection to abrade. This can lead in time to brake fluid leakage increased brake pedal travel and in some cases reduced or loss of service brake performance.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the subject brake pipes inspected. Those displaying red rust on the pipes or unions will be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jaguar XJ	15 March 2002 to 19 January 2004	4,487

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Other recalls for these models

R/2010/207 Wiper arm could detach 9 February 2011, Jaguar XJ
R/2007/045 Diesel particulate filter excessive heat 23 April 2007, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar S-Type
R/2006/217 Brake fluid may leak from brake pipe 1 January 2007, Jaguar XJ
R/2006/016 Roof glass may shatter 3 March 2006, Jaguar XJ
R/2005/155 The parking function of the automatic transmission may not operate correctly 30 November 2005, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar S-Type
R/2013/090 Engine may cut out 6 August 2013, Jaguar XF, Jaguar XJ

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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