- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Jaguar XE Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2018 Jaguar XE with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2) and the seats & seat belts (2). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in April 2021 for the body. For comparison, the 2017 has 20 and the 2019 has 8.
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CAbout as many problems as a typical XE year, for its age
#203 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Jaguar XE problems
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2018 Jaguar XE recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The risk
- A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
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8 complaints about the 2018 Jaguar XE
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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
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...
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discovered that the NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V090000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
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...
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abnormal sound was heard. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown fuel and wheel component needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that smoke was coming from the engine compartment. The contact made the dealer aware of the issue, and the vehicle was waiting to be taken back to be diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
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/
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...
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avoid damage to rim as the car was riding on the rim at that point. A support truck from florida dot came and assisted in installing spare tire. Technician noted that there was nothing that seems to hit the tire. It seemed to be a catastrophic failure from the tire. Car has only 13,000 miles. Tires are always inflated to correct recommended psi. Perhaps these tires need to be recalled?
Re: pirelli p7 cinturato 225/50r 17 98h 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...
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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 truck from florida dot came and assisted in installing spare tire. Technician noted that there was nothing that seems to hit the tire. It seemed to be a catastrophic failure from the tire. Car has only 13,000 miles. Tires are always inflated to correct recommended psi. Perhaps these tires need to be recalled?
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 for a booster seat that I find on my own that is less than 15 inches wide.
Back seat does not buckle a child's booster seat properly. Seat remains twisted when seat belt is attached and child is not seated properly
Jaguar XE: every year compared
All XE years2018 Jaguar XE vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Jaguar XE | 8 | 3 | C | |
| 2018 Jaguar F-PACE | 47 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE | 8 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Jaguar XF | 2 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Jaguar XJ (LWB) | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Jaguar XJ (SWB) | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Jaguar XE
Does the 2018 Jaguar XE have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Jaguar XE: body (April 2021); fuel rail (February 2018); instrument cluster / panel (October 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jaguar XE?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2), seats & seat belts (2), wheels & tires (2).
How many complaints has the 2018 Jaguar XE had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 23, 2019 and the latest on September 30, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Jaguar XE a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 49 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Jaguar XE year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jaguar XE years have the most complaints?
2017 (20), 2018 (8), 2019 (8). See every Jaguar XE year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Jaguar XE has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data