Jaguar 2010 XF Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
Jaguar recalls 2010 XF vehicles with 4.2L engines due to potential fuel leaks near ignition sources that could cause fire. Owners must have fuel outlet flange replaced free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Jaguar is recalling certain 2010 XF vehicles with 4.2L engines because the fuel tank outlet flange can crack, causing fuel leaks that may ignite near an ignition source. This could lead to fire if fuel leaks near a spark or flame. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1253495-jaguar-2010-xf-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253495-jaguar-2010-xf-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V081000
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“Jaguar 2010 XF Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253495-jaguar-2010-xf-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V081000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V081000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel tank outlet flange can crack, allowing fuel to leak. If fuel leaks near an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010 Jaguar XF vehicles with 4.2L engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of fire if fuel leaks near an ignition source.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2010 Jaguar XF has a 4.2L engine. The recall started June 29, 2020, and applies to vehicles with the specific fuel tank outlet flange.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Jaguar Customer Service
Call 1-800-452-4827 to schedule a free fuel outlet flange replacement.
Get Fuel Outlet Flange Replaced
Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange at no cost to fix the potential leak.
What NHTSA says to do
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H283.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- 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 #20V081000 (February 13, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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