Recall 18V010 affects 16,532 2010-2015 Jaguar Xf vehicles for passenger air bag inflators that can explode. Repair is free at any franchised Jaguar dealer.
Jaguar is recalling 16,532 2010-2015 Xf vehicles because the passenger frontal air bag inflator can explode during a crash after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature cycling. Sharp metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death; Jaguar dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in a 2010-2015 Jaguar Xf is the metal device inside the passenger air bag module that fills the bag during a serious crash. When the crash sensors call for deployment, the inflator burns propellant and releases gas fast enough to inflate the bag before the passenger moves forward.
On affected Xf vehicles, the inflator uses non-desiccated ammonium nitrate propellant. That means it lacks a drying agent inside the inflator. Long exposure to humidity and temperature cycling breaks down the propellant. During deployment, the degraded propellant can burn with too much force, rupture the inflator, and send metal fragments through the air bag area.
There is no warning sign before failure. The defect does not create a noise, light, smell, or driving symptom during normal use, so the risk appears only if the passenger frontal air bag deploys in a crash.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2010-2015 Xf model years, with the same front air bag component listed throughout.
| 2011 Jaguar Xf | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2010 Jaguar Xf | front air bag |
| 2012 Jaguar Xf | front air bag |
| 2013 Jaguar Xf | front air bag |
| 2014 Jaguar Xf | front air bag |
| 2015 Jaguar Xf | front air bag |
| Units affected | 16,532 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
An inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, striking the driver or passengers and causing serious injury or death. Confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the repair soon so the defective front passenger air bag assembly is replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Jaguar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2015 Jaguar Xf is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jaguar dealer to schedule the free front passenger air bag assembly replacement.
- Ask for the repair that removes the inflator tied to sharp metal fragments in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 18V010 and Jaguar recall J072 when you call.
- Keep the front passenger seat empty until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jaguar technician replaces the front passenger air bag assembly covered by recall 18V010. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Jaguar has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who paid out of pocket for the same repair before the recall work was completed. If that applies to you, bring the repair invoice, proof of payment, and any related service paperwork to the Jaguar service desk so the claim can be reviewed under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 8, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 11, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| January 11, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 28, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 27, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V010?
Recall 18V010 covers 16,532 2010-2015 Jaguar Xf vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can explode during deployment after long-term heat and humidity exposure. Jaguar dealers replace the front passenger air bag assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2015 Jaguar Xf is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Xf is included in recall 18V010. If it is, contact a franchised Jaguar dealer to schedule the passenger air bag assembly replacement. Reference recall number 18V010 or Jaguar recall J072 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Jaguar dealers replace the front passenger air bag assembly free of charge under recall 18V010.
What is the safety risk in recall 18V010?
The risk is serious occupant injury or death from sharp metal fragments during an air bag deployment. In an affected Xf, the passenger frontal air bag inflator can explode in a crash that triggers deployment. The dealer repair replaces the front passenger air bag assembly.
What if I bought my Jaguar Xf used?
The free recall repair still applies to used vehicles. This recall depends on the VIN and the vehicle's original sale or registration history, including specific states and territories. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Jaguar dealer with recall number 18V010 or J072.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V010000 |
|---|---|
| Jaguar customer service | 1-800-452-4827 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V010 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V010000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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