The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 XF vehicles manufactured February 6, 2008 to October 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver frontal air bags may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage deployment, resulting in the second stage deploying improperly in certain crashes.
The risk
An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J065.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 16V-229 (16V229000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | J065 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars, Ltd. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| Report date | April 20, 2016 |
| Owners notified | May 5, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 5 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 16V-229 repair free?
Yes. Jaguar dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J065.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 5 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.