Air bag second stage may not inflate properly
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V229000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V229000?
NHTSA recall 16V229000 was issued by Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc on April 20, 2016. It addresses: Air bag second stage may not inflate properly. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V229000 or the manufacturer campaign number J065. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.