Recall 20V-557: 2010–2011, 2017 Jaguar XJ

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Sep 12, 2020, covering about 12 vehicles.

NHTSA number
20V-557
Report date
Sep 12, 2020
Vehicles affected
12
Owners notified
Oct 7, 2020

The problem

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

The risk

Failure of the air bags to deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM software, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Jaguar's number for this recall is H294.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
ComponentAir Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software
Air Bags › Frontal
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number20V557000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jaguar XJ2010, 2011, 2017All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 20V-557?

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

How is recall 20V-557 fixed?

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM software, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Jaguar's number for this recall is H294.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.