Vehicle recall R/2017/004

Jaguar F-Type and Jaguar XE recall: Seat belt pretensioner may not deploy

DVSA recall R/2017/004 names the Jaguar F-Type and Jaguar XE. It was launched 31 December 2016. It covers vehicles built 16 February 2016 to 16 December 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/004
Launched: 31 December 2016
Issued by: JAGUAR
Manufacturer reference: J081
Vehicles: DVSA lists 4,735 on each model line

What can go wrong

It has been identified by the seat belt Pre-Tensioner manufacturer that the pre-tensioner initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none activation of the pre-tensioner.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tentioner and if required replace it with a new quality assured component.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 4,735. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jaguar F-Type	16 February 2016 to 16 December 2016	4,735
Jaguar XE	16 February 2016 to 16 December 2016	4,735

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2016/297 Fuel may leak 9 February 2017, Jaguar XE
R/2016/248 Vehicle stability may be compromised 7 November 2016, Jaguar F-Type
R/2017/143 Fuel hose may leak 19 May 2017, Jaguar XE, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XF
R/2017/170 One or both front indicators may fail 23 May 2017, Jaguar F-Type
R/2016/099 Engine may cut out 30 June 2016, Jaguar F-Type
R/2016/068 Driver's seat-belt pre-tensioner may not deploy as intended 5 May 2016, Jaguar XE

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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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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