The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V557000·Announced 2020-09-12

Jaguar Recalls XJ Models Due to Frontal Air Bag Software Defect

Jaguar is recalling 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles because software may cause frontal air bags to deploy improperly in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where air bags may fail to deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the Restraint Control Module (RCM) software, which may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.

The improper deployment of air bags increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash. The recall began on October 7, 2020.

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM software free of charge. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-369-1000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAGUAR XJ
Brand
JAGUAR
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
12

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XJ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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