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2018 Jaguar XE problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2018 Jaguar XE — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other XE years?

XE NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted31 complaints2017: 31 complaints2018: 10 complaints2019: 13 complaints2020: 6 complaints
XE NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Jaguar XE problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts220%
Electrical System220%
Tires & Wheels220%
Body & Structure110%
Seats110%
Fuel System110%
Other110%

Does the 2018 Jaguar XE have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V248000Body & StructureApril 8, 2021 · 3 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

18V090000Fuel SystemFebruary 2, 2018 · 10,073 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

17V678000Electrical SystemOctober 26, 2017 · 7,036 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 9, 2025

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · July 2, 2019

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 14, 2020

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 23, 2023

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 22, 2019

2018 Jaguar XE — common questions

Is the 2018 Jaguar XE reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2018 XE problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (2 complaints), seat belts (2 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints).

Does the 2018 Jaguar XE have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Jaguar XE. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Jaguar XE years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the XE years to avoid are 2017. The cleanest record among XE years belongs to 2020.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.