NHTSA vehicle safety data

2017 Jaguar XE Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Jaguar XE has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jaguar dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Jaguar XE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2017 Jaguar XE owner complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jaguar XE, describing incidents dated March 7, 2017 to September 8, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 8 complaints
  • Air Bags 5 complaints
  • Electrical System 4 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
  • Back Over Prevention 1 complaint

Of the 20 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 20 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11713656 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the passenger’s side air bag had failed and needed to be…

  • ODI #11685696 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact’s wife stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed…

  • ODI #11676704 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the check engine and battery warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle could not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Jaguar XE in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Missing Welds May Weaken Rear Rail Assembly

NHTSA #21V248000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice

Reported April 8, 2021 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 3 vehicles

Repair completion: 33.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign H349 · Owners notified May 7, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Return Hose may Leak

NHTSA #17V286000 · Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported April 27, 2017 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 7 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign H016 · Owners notified May 2, 2017 · Vehicles built March 1, 2017 – March 20, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 XE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L diesel engine. The vehicles have a fuel return hose that may leak.

Safety consequence

A diesel fuel leak onto the road surface may cause a skid hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. If the fuel leak contacts a hot engine or exhaust component, there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel return hose, free of charge. The began May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H016.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Jaguar XE model years

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