NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Jaguar XE (296 Hp); the most frequently affected component is structure — body. Owners filed 8 complaints, most often about seat belts.
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 and 2020 Jaguar XE vehicles that received a replacement rear rail assembly as part of a service repair. Missing spot welds may weaken the structural strength of the rear rail assembly.
Risk: The weakened rear rail assembly may allow the rear bumper beam to detach when the vehicle is being towed or the tow-bar assembly to detach when towing a trailer. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear rail assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H349.
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE and F-TYPE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H081.
Electrical system — Instrument cluster/panelCampaign 17V678000 · 26 Oct 2017
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
Risk: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.
What owners complain about
Share of the 8 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Seat belts2 · 25%
Electrical system2 · 25%
Fuel system1 · 12%
Gasoline1 · 12%
Structure1 · 12%
Tires1 · 12%
Wheels1 · 12%
Seats1 · 12%
When complaints were filed
20192
20202
20221
20232
20251
From owner complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the contact was informed that the low-pressure fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact had…
Dealer leases me a car that does not properly fit a child booster seat. Seat is 12 inches in width and the booster seats do not come less that 15 inches wide. I have contact the dealer and as well left my car for several day to only receive notification that they will not be able to do anything besides reimbursing me…
Rear camera stopped working. When backing up there is a safety hazard of not being able to see low objects behind car. I took it to an independent service center060
When it rains, the trunk fills with water killing the batter and causing all kinds of electrical problems. This issue is well documented and confirmed by doing a simple Google search “Water on the Jaguar XE trunk” or visit any of the Jaguar forums that are filled with complaints about water filling the truck of the…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.