Jaguar XJ (2011) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes
Jaguar recalls 2010-2011 XJ vehicles with potential air bag calibration issues that could increase crash injury risk. Owners must update RCM software at dealerships.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, the incorrect calibration may not activate the air bag deployment as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Jaguar is recalling certain 2010-2011 XJ vehicles due to air bag calibration problems that might not deploy properly in crashes. This could increase injury risk during collisions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1252695-jaguar-xj-2011-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252695-jaguar-xj-2011-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V394000
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“Jaguar XJ (2011) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252695-jaguar-xj-2011-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #17V394000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V394000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the vehicle doesn't receive a software update during servicing, the air bag calibration settings might be incorrect. This could mean air bags don't deploy properly in crashes, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010-2011 Jaguar XJ vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your vehicle's year: 2010 or 2011. The recall applies to Jaguar XJ models with the Restraint Control Module (RCM) software needing update.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Jaguar Customer Service
Call 1-800-452-4827 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule an RCM software update.
Update RCM Software
Dealers will update the Restraint Control Module (RCM) software for free once the recall begins.
August 15, 2017
What NHTSA says to do
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM with the latest software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H034.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 54 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
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 #17V394000 (June 22, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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