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Campaign 16V137 Posted March 7, 2016 6,938 units

2013-2015 Jaguar Xf Recall 16V137: Power Steering Assist

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 31, 2026

Recall 16V137 affects 6,938 2013-2015 Jaguar Xf vehicles for FEAD idler pulley bolt failure. Repair is free at any franchised Jaguar dealer.

Jaguar is recalling 6,938 2013-2015 Xf vehicles because the retaining bolt for the engine's Front End Auxiliary Drive idler pulley can fail and lead to loss of power steering assist. NHTSA identifies crash risk from that loss of assist; Jaguar dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The front end auxiliary drive, often called the FEAD, is the belt-driven system on the engine that turns accessories such as the alternator, air conditioning compressor, coolant pump, and hydraulic power steering pump. On 2013-2015 Jaguar Xf vehicles with the 2.0L GTDi engine, the idler pulley helps keep that belt routed and tensioned so those accessories keep turning.

In NHTSA campaign 16V137, the retaining bolt for that idler pulley is the part that fails. If the bolt breaks, the pulley no longer holds the belt in the right position. The belt drive loses function, and the power steering pump stops giving normal assist. Steering still works, but it takes more force, especially at low speed.

Owners can see the battery charge warning lamp, air conditioning failure, or engine overheat warnings after coolant pump drive is lost. A Malfunction Indicator Light can appear on the instrument cluster, followed by reduced steering assistance.

Who's affected?

Spans the 2013, 2014, and 2015 model years, all tied to the power steering system.

2014 Jaguar Xf power steering system
2013 Jaguar Xf power steering system
2015 Jaguar Xf power steering system
Units affected6,938

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.

What's the safety risk?

A loss of power steering assist makes the vehicle harder to steer and increases crash risk. Watch for a battery charge warning lamp, air conditioning failure, engine overheat warnings, or a Malfunction Indicator Light followed by reduced steering assistance. If these appear, stop safely and call a Jaguar dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Jaguar dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2015 Jaguar Xf is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Jaguar dealer to schedule the free FEAD pulley assembly replacement that addresses the pulley bolt failure tied to loss of power steering assist.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Jaguar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V137 when you call.
  4. Drive with extra caution until the repair is complete. If steering assist changes, stop in a safe place and call the dealer.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Jaguar technician replaces the Front End Auxiliary Drive idler pulley assembly on the engine. The repair is open, and the replacement parts and labor are free under recall 16V137. Jaguar has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this FEAD pulley repair before the recall work was completed. Bring repair orders, receipts, and proof of payment to the Jaguar service desk, or contact Jaguar customer service with the same documentation.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

March 7, 2016 NHTSA published the recall
March 8, 2016 Dealer notification began
March 8, 2016 Dealer notification ended
May 2, 2016 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
May 2, 2016 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
June 28, 2016 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V137?

Recall 16V137 covers 6,938 2013-2015 Jaguar Xf vehicles with 2.0L GTDi engines. The FEAD idler pulley retaining bolt can fail, causing loss of power steering assist and increasing crash risk. Jaguar dealers will replace the FEAD pulley assembly for free.

What should I do if my 2013-2015 Jaguar Xf is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific Jaguar Xf is included in recall 16V137. If it is, contact a franchised Jaguar dealer to schedule replacement of the FEAD pulley assembly. Reference recall number 16V137 or Jaguar recall number J061 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost, and Jaguar will replace the FEAD pulley assembly free of charge at any franchised Jaguar dealer. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 16V137.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is loss of power steering assist. If the FEAD idler pulley retaining bolt fails, steering effort increases, especially at lower speeds, and crash risk increases. The dealer repair replaces the FEAD pulley assembly to correct the defect.

What if I bought my Jaguar Xf used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Jaguar Xf is included, then call a franchised Jaguar dealer and reference recall number 16V137.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V137000
Jaguar customer service1-800-452-4827
NHTSA recall #16V137
NHTSA recall # (full)16V137000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →