2017 Jaguar XE Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Jaguar XE has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (8 reports).

2Recalls
20Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Jaguar XE recalls

Rear Rail May Weaken, Risking Bumper or Tow Bar Detachment

Recall 21V248Apr 8, 20213 vehicles affected

Some replacement rear rail assemblies installed during a service repair were built with missing spot welds.

Diesel Fuel Hose Can Leak, Risking Skids and Fire

Recall 17V286Apr 27, 20177 vehicles affected

Certain 2017 XE vehicles with the 2.0L diesel engine have a fuel return hose that may leak.

Most common 2017 Jaguar XE problems

Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine8
Air Bags5
Electrical System4
Vehicle Speed Control2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
Steering1
Unknown Or Other1
Lane Departure1

What owners report

2026-01-27, Air Bags
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 replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and transferred the contact to the warranty headquarters located in Florida. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
2025-09-08, Vehicle Speed Control
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 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, an
2025-07-28, Engine
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.
2025-05-22, Fuel System, Diesel
The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormally strong fuel odor. The contact parked the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was a large amount of diesel on the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a hole in the fuel return line. The contact was informed that the fuel return line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred the following day. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. No further
2025-03-20, Engine
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 questions

Does the 2017 Jaguar XE have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Jaguar XE: Rear Rail May Weaken, Risking Bumper or Tow Bar Detachment; Diesel Fuel Hose Can Leak, Risking Skids and Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jaguar XE?

Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (8), Air Bags (5), Electrical System (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Jaguar XE has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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