2018 Jaguar XE recalls and problems

The 2018 Jaguar XE has 3 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jaguar dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
8
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Jaguar XE recalls

Recall 21V-248: Structure

Reported Apr 8, 2021 · 3 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 18V-090: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Feb 2, 2018 · 10,073 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 17V-678: Electrical System

Reported Oct 26, 2017 · 7,036 vehicles affected · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

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.

Fix: 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.

2018 Jaguar XE problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts2
Electrical System2
Seats1
Unknown or Other1
Wheels1
Tires1
Structure1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 13,035 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Jaguar XE complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Sep 30, 2025
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
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 110,000 miles · reported Dec 12, 2023
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 the part replaced; however, a week after the repair, the failure returned. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a hairline crack was found on the fuel feed line. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V090000 (Fuel System, Gasoline)…
Electrical System · at 12,000 miles · reported Apr 25, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster went blank, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that an unknown service required message and other unknown warning lights were illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer on three separate occasions however, the failures could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure was recurring and that when shifting the gear into reverse(R) an abnormal sound was heard. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer, where it was…
Structure · reported Aug 9, 2022
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 Jaguar XE model, e.g. https://www.xeforums.co.uk/threads/the-dreaded-water-leak.7577/
Tires · at 13,035 miles · reported Jul 21, 2020
My wife was driving the 1998 jaguar xe 20d with about 13,000 on odometer, on the highway (I-95) at normal speeds when suddenly she saw in an instant that the dash indicated a problem with the tire and the car started to jerk to the other lane and she could barely brake. Luckily no one was injured nor was the car damaged or hit. I came over and when I arrived I saw that the rear passenger tire had basically disintegrated. The thread was out of the tire and the sides of the tire embedded in the wheel rim which helped avoid damage to rim as the car was riding on the rim at that point. A support…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Jaguar XE have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Jaguar XE: 21V-248 (structure), 18V-090 (fuel system, gasoline), 17V-678 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Jaguar XE?

Owners report seat belts problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 13,035 miles.

Are Jaguar recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jaguar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.