UK law firms are standing up to Jaguar Land Rover, alleging that over one million customers may be entitled to a staggering £3 billion due to faulty exhaust systems.
The case centres around the claim that Jaguar Land Rover installed a defective diesel particulate filter (DPF) system into several of its vehicles. As a result, drivers may have experienced excessive maintenance costs and increased risks to their safety. The affected cars were also likely to be worth less than drivers paid for them.
If you have owned or leased a new or used Jaguar Land Rover, you could be eligible for compensation.
What was wrong with the Jaguar Land Rover DPF system?
A diesel particulate filter (DPF) helps to reduce harmful emissions from diesel cars. Legislation introduced in 2009 effectively made DPFs mandatory in all modern diesel cars. However people who bought Jaguar Land Rover diesel-powered vehicles manufactured between April 2017 and December 2022 began to experience issues caused by faulty DPFs.
Lawyers claim that the DPF systems in certain Jaguar Land Rover models experienced excessive clogging and reliability problems. They further allege that these issues led to engine performance problems, increased fuel consumption, and even engine damage if not addressed promptly.
Jaguar Land Rover acknowledged the problem and initiated software updates and warranty extensions to rectify the issues and improve the performance of affected vehicles. However, for many drivers, it was too little, too late.
Acccording to lawyers, many Jaguar Land Rover drivers had to pay hefty repair bills ranging from £1,000 to £3,500 for a new filter. Some were even forced to pay for engine replacements.
Standing up for Jaguar Land Rover drivers
At Join the Claim, we are standing up for affected drivers and holding Jaguar Land Rover to account. No drivers should be left out of pocket because of the flawed DPF system.
If you owned or leased an affected vehicle with a DPF system, you may be eligible for compensation. This includes new and used car buyers.
Update 4 July 2025: This claim is currently closed to new claimants. But the fight for justice isn’t over. Register your interest and we’ll notify you if the claim reopens.
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