2018 Jaguar XE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XE years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jaguar XE. That ranks 2nd out of 4 XE model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 12,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Jaguar XE problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | 13,035 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Jaguar XE recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body
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.
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
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.
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.
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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Risk: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jaguar XE?
Owners most often report electrical system, seat belts, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Jaguar XE?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Jaguar XE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XE model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.