The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 16, 2012, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The retaining bolt for the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FEAD pulley assembly, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notifications on May 28, 2016. This recall began July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J061.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 16V-137 (16V137000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | J061 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars, Ltd. |
| Component | Steering › Hydraulic power assist system |
| Report date | March 7, 2016 |
| Owners notified | June 28, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 6,938 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the steering
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 16V-137 repair free?
Yes. Jaguar dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FEAD pulley assembly, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notifications on May 28, 2016. This recall began July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6,938 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.