Vehicle recall R/2014/156

Jaguar XJ recall: Brake fluid may leak

DVSA recall R/2014/156 names the Jaguar XJ. It was launched 24 December 2014. It covers vehicles built 6 February 2014 to 23 July 2014.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2014/156
Launched: 24 December 2014
Issued by: JAGUAR
Manufacturer reference: J048
Vehicles: 631 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Underbody brake pipe unions may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This may cause loss of brake fluid extended brake pedal travel and if both circuits fail loss of braking performance. The Fluid level low message may appear and the brake warning lamp may illuminate. In some instances sufficient loss of brake fluid may prevent the vehicle from starting.

The fix

On affected vehicles inspect unions and where necessary tighten unions to specified torque. Check brake fluid level and where necessary top up to correct level

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jaguar XJ	6 February 2014 to 23 July 2014	631

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Other recalls for these models

R/2014/145 Risk of fire 27 October 2014, Jaguar XF, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Type
R/2014/041 Directional control may be compromised 4 April 2014, Jaguar XF, Jaguar XK, Jaguar XJ
R/2013/090 Engine may cut out 6 August 2013, Jaguar XF, Jaguar XJ
R/2016/036 Possible loss of steering assistance 2 June 2016, Jaguar XF, Jaguar XJ
R/2016/133 Airbag may deploy incorrectly 30 June 2016, Jaguar XJ
R/2016/305 Passenger airbag may not deploy 31 December 2016, 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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