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2018 Jaguar XE Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Jaguar XE has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 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 2018 Jaguar XE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 Jaguar XE owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jaguar XE, describing incidents dated June 22, 2019 to July 9, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Seat Belts 2 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Seats 1 complaint
  • Structure 1 complaint
  • Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11690476 · Filed

    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

  • ODI #11559721 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11518966 · Filed

    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…

Read all 8 complaints

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 Leak in Engine Compartment

NHTSA #18V090000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Fuel Injection System — Fuel Rail · NHTSA notice

Reported February 2, 2018 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 10,073 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign H081 · Owners notified March 8, 2018 · Vehicles built July 31, 2017 – December 20, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Instrument Cluster Will Go Blank

NHTSA #17V678000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2017 · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 7,036 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Jaguar campaign H056 · Owners notified December 15, 2017 · Vehicles built March 28, 2017 – August 18, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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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