Jaguar 2017 XF Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk from Cracked Sill Panel
Jaguar is recalling 2017 XF vehicles with a cracked left inner sill panel that could rupture fuel lines during a crash, risking fire. Owners must contact Jaguar for free repurchase or replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Jaguar is recalling certain 2017 XF vehicles due to a potential crack in the left inner sill panel that could rupture fuel lines during a crash, increasing fire risk. This affects vehicles sold between April 2017 and the recall start date. Owners must contact Jaguar for a free vehicle replacement or repurchase. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226067-jaguar-2017-xf-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-cracked.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226067-jaguar-2017-xf-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-cracked · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V084000
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“Jaguar 2017 XF Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk from Cracked Sill Panel.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226067-jaguar-2017-xf-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-cracked. Based on NHTSA recall #17V084000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V084000).
Why it’s dangerous
A crack in the left inner sill panel could rupture fuel lines during a left-side collision. This leakage near an ignition source may cause a fire, especially if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Jaguar XF vehicles with a cracked left inner sill panel are affected. Drivers involved in left-side collisions face the highest risk of fuel leakage and fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for cracks in the left inner sill panel under the vehicle's floor. Affected vehicles were sold in the U.S. starting in April 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Jaguar Customer Service
Call 1-800-452-4827 to confirm if your vehicle is affected and schedule a free repurchase or replacement.
Get Vehicle Inspected
Dealers will inspect the left inner sill panel for cracks as part of the recall process.
What NHTSA says to do
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's left inner sill panel. If cracks are found, Jaguar will repurchase the vehicle and supply the customer with a new vehicle, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is K458.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V084000 (September 2, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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