Engine & cooling

Jaguar XE Engine problems by year

11 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Jaguar XE's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

82017 2018 2019 2020

Year	Engine complaints	Crashes	Injuries
2020	1	0	0
2019	2	0	0
2017	8	2	2

Latest XE engine complaints

2019 Jaguar XE Engine & cooling

I am concerned that a potentially serious engine/timing-system defect may exist in my 2019 Jaguar XE R-Sport 2.0L Ingenium gasoline engine (64,820 miles). Jaguar Service Action H299 addresses VCT solenoids on certain 2018-2020 XE models, and my VIN falls within the identified VIN range. In August 2026, my vehicle developed a VCT/camshaft-related fault. An independent Jaguar/Land Rover repair facility replaced the camshaft adjuster solenoids, but the problem persisted as indicated by the engine service light. The...

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vehicle then began running noticeably rougher and developed a rattling noise every time the engine is started. The repair facility recommended approximately upper timing-chain-related repairs, which I declined. Jaguar North America referred me to an authorized Jaguar retailer, which has advised me not to drive the vehicle because of the rough running and rattling. The earliest diagnostic appointment is September 21, 2026, and I have been advised repairs could potentially cost approximately 10,000 or more. I request that NHTSA document and investigate whether these VCT/timing-system problems represent a broader safety-related defect in affected Jaguar XE vehicles.

2020 Jaguar XE Electrical system Engine & cooling

Purchased 2020 jaguar XE with under 13,000 miles on it 2 years ago now has 23,000 miles on it. Went to leave for work and my car wouldn't start stating the transmission wasn't in park and other messages and tried jumping it wouldn't work. Wouldnt switch gears to put car in neutral and neutral release under hood wouldn't fully work. because parking break was stuck on. Took 3 tow trucks to get it out. Finally got it to dealership where they stated it's a Corroded battery line could not state how it got damaged...

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besides "salt" & "moisture" has gotten inside and these things just happen. This does not sound like normal wear and tear for a 6 year old car with that low of miles. Especially when taken care of. Can not pinpoint exactly how moisture got inside or where in the line. States the battery line brings the power from the back of the car where the battery is to the front and the voltage isn't getting through to start the vehicle. What if you were driving and then suddenly it gave out due to this? This sounds like a safety issue and jaguar doesn't want to be reliable for it. I had no indication anything was wrong with it just one day it worked and then the next day it didn't.

2017 Jaguar XE Acceleration & cruise control Engine & coolingCrashFire1 injury

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, causing the contact's wife to veer off the roadway and collide with a tree, where it came to a stop. The contact's wife reported that the engine compartment caught fire upon impact and that the air bags deployed. As a...

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result of the crash, the contact's wife sustained a spinal injury and bruising. The fire was extinguished by the local fire department. A Police and fire report was filed, and both report numbers were provided to the contact. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,455.

2019 Jaguar XE Transmission & drivetrain Engine & cooling

I am the owner of a 2019 Jaguar XE with fewer than 50,000 miles on it. On July 11th, 2025, the check engine light came on, prompting me to drive straight to the Jaguar dealership for diagnostic evaluation. Upon inspection, I was informed that I needed a new timing chain, sprockets, and coolant pump. Shortly after, I became aware of Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #H299NAS2, issued by Jaguar on December 22, 2020. This TSB acknowledged an issue with the Variable Camshaft Timing Solenoids and instructed dealers to...

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perform repairs under warranty by October 31, 2022. A second TSB was issued on March 18, 2020 for "insufficient wear on of Variable Camshaft Timing solenoid bush". Despite multiple service visits to the dealership within this specified timeframe, Jaguar failed to address this issue on my vehicle, resulting in a premature safety defect. This defect has now rendered my vehicle unsafe for operation. In response, I filed a repair assistance claim with Jaguar on July 17th. I diligently followed up on the status of my claim via email on July 22nd, July 29th, August 1st, and August 4th. Each time, I was informed that the claim was still under review, with no estimated timeline provided for the review process. On August 8th, three weeks after submitting my claim, I sent a formal request for an update and requested a loaner vehicle if the review process was to be prolonged. I received no response. I reiterated this request on August 9th, again to no avail. On August 11th, I submitted a third request, which has also gone unanswered.

2017 Jaguar XE Fuel system Electrical system Engine & cooling

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 independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,820.

2017 Jaguar XE Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that while parked and attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard abnormal sound coming from the engine and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that on another occasion while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle responded as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,630.

2017 Jaguar XE Engine & cooling

This vehicle has left me stranded with my family multiple times with out being able to pull over on the side of the road. It's had so many coolant leaks, hoses bust, and a hand full of coolant leaks in the whole system. The jaguar dealership has worked on vehicle multiple of times without any success. The vehicle while driving didn't even warn me the coolant was low. When I pulled over and opened the hood, it busted of the coolant cap on its own and coolant was busting out everywhere cause it to leak on me.

2017 Jaguar XE Engine & cooling

Constant coolant issues, leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating and repairs over the past 1.5 years.

2017 Jaguar XE Engine & cooling

Over the past 18 months I have had numerous issues with the coolant system causing the car to over heat and leak coolant. It is the same issue with the coolant system every time.

2017 Jaguar XE Airbags Acceleration & cruise control Engine & coolingCrash1 injury

I would like to report for your assistance regarding my wife, inci's unfortunate accident on 10/04/2019. She is suffering significant pain due to post-accident sternum and rib fractures. I am reporting this accident report for her. As clearly documented by the attached video clip, she comes at the front of the garage and stops the car for opening the garage door. Instead of turning right side to park the car that accelerates without any control straightforward and hits the wall. Although the space between the...

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car and wall is approximately 20- 22 feet, the damage in the car was a total due to the unintentional and uncontrollable acceleration induced high speed [picture is attached]. Moreover, she hits her upper front chest to the steering wheel and the air bag of the car comes after the impact. Therefore, she had sternum and rib fractures by the chest x-rays and chest ct images from the houston imaging lab. These fractures are very painful and causing a significant loss of her quality of life. We believe that this unfortunate accident may be related to the mechanical failures of her 2017 jaguar xe with uncontrollable acceleration & malfunctioning air bag. Our car insurance comp., The state farm is planning to review the "black box" from the car for further documentation. We would like to inform your office .Regarding this car's safety defects to prevent similar life-threatening events.

2017 Jaguar XE Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jaguar xe. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to jaguar freeport (146 w sunrise hwy, freeport, ny 11520, (516) 771-9700) where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 8,000.

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