CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Jaguar XE has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (2 reports).
2018 Jaguar XE recalls
Rear Rail May Weaken, Risking Bumper or Tow Bar Detachment
Some replacement rear rail assemblies installed during a service repair were built with missing spot welds.
Fuel rail end caps can leak, creating a fire risk
Certain 2018 vehicles with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine may have fuel rail end caps that leak.
Instrument Cluster May Go Blank, Hiding Vehicle Speed
Some Jaguar vehicles may have an instrument cluster that intermittently goes blank.
Most common 2018 Jaguar XE problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
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 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
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 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;
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 âWater on the Jaguar XE trunkâ 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 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
2018 Jaguar XE questions
Does the 2018 Jaguar XE have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Jaguar XE: Rear Rail May Weaken, Risking Bumper or Tow Bar Detachment; Fuel rail end caps can leak, creating a fire risk; Instrument Cluster May Go Blank, Hiding Vehicle Speed. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jaguar XE?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (2), Electrical System (2), Seats (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.