Jaguar XE problems and known issues

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The XE was sold in the US for 2017–2020, and its biggest recalls are rearview camera wiring damage in the trunk on 2019–2020 cars (23V-501 and 25V-017), 2.0-liter fuel rail leaks on 2018 models (18V-090), a blanking instrument cluster on 2018 cars (17V-678) and 2017 front seat belt pretensioners (16V-940).

CarWhere lists 5 documented XE issues, including 5 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.

XE generations at a glance

Jaguar XE generations and the known issues listed for each
GenerationModel yearsIssues on this page
X7602017–2020Rearview camera image may not display — trunk wiring (recall 25V-017) · 2.0-liter fuel rail end caps may leak fuel (recall 18V-090) · Instrument cluster may go blank (recall 17V-678) · Front seat belt pretensioners may not work (recall 16V-940) · Diesel fuel return hose may leak (recall 17V-286)

X760 XE problems (2017–2020)

Rearview camera image may not display — trunk wiring (recall 25V-017) (2019–2020)

Safety recall
Generation:
X760 (2017–2020) – 2019–2020
Years:
2019–2020
Powertrain:
All

Recall 25V-017 covers about 5,329 2019–2020 XE models whose rearview camera wiring in the trunk can be damaged, so the image may not appear. It follows recall 23V-501 (about 3,134 2019 cars) for the same wiring. Dealers inspect and repair or replace the harness.

Symptoms

  • Blank or flickering rearview camera image

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Open and close the trunk, then test the camera

NHTSA recall: 25V017000 (2025-01) · 5,329 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [1][2][3]

2.0-liter fuel rail end caps may leak fuel (recall 18V-090) (2018)

Safety recall
Generation:
X760 (2017–2020) – 2018
Years:
2018
Powertrain:
2.0L four-cylinder gasoline

Recall 18V-090 covers about 10,073 2018 Jaguars with the 2.0-liter gas engine, including the XE. The fuel rail end caps may leak fuel into the engine bay. Dealers replace the fuel rail.

Symptoms

  • Fuel smell in or around the car

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Treat any fuel smell as urgent before purchase

NHTSA recall: 18V090000 (2018-02) · 10,073 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [4][3]

Instrument cluster may go blank (recall 17V-678) (2018)

Safety recall
Generation:
X760 (2017–2020) – 2018
Years:
2018
Powertrain:
All

Recall 17V-678 covers about 7,036 Jaguars, including 2018 XE models, whose instrument cluster can intermittently go blank. Dealers update the software.

Symptoms

  • Instrument cluster screen blanks out while driving

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Watch the cluster through a full test drive

NHTSA recall: 17V678000 (2017-10) · 7,036 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [5][3]

Front seat belt pretensioners may not work (recall 16V-940) (2017)

Safety recall
Generation:
X760 (2017–2020) – 2017
Years:
2017
Powertrain:
All

Recall 16V-940 covers about 2,394 2017 XE and F-TYPE models built in the second half of 2016 whose front seat belt pretensioners may not function in a crash. Dealers inspect and replace the belts as needed.

Symptoms

  • Usually no symptom; check the VIN

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask the seller for Jaguar dealer repair orders showing the recall work

NHTSA recall: 16V940000 (2016-12) · 2,394 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [6][3]

Diesel fuel return hose may leak (recall 17V-286) (2017)

Safety recall
Generation:
X760 (2017–2020) – 2017 diesel
Years:
2017
Powertrain:
2.0L diesel

Recall 17V-286 covers 7 2017 XE diesels whose fuel return hose may leak. Dealers replace the hose.

Symptoms

  • Diesel smell

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask the seller for Jaguar dealer repair orders showing the recall work

NHTSA recall: 17V286000 (2017-04) · 7 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [7][3]

Related XE research

This page explains specific mechanical issues and recalls. Which model years drew the most owner complaints relative to the rest of the model’s history is answered in the years-to-avoid research where CarWhere publishes it.

Confirm how an XE was built before you buy.

Engine, transmission and packages decide which of these issues apply. The CarWhere Jaguar build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.

Jaguar build sheet by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common Jaguar XE problems?

Recalls cover rearview camera wiring in the trunk (2019–2020), 2.0-liter fuel rail leaks (2018), a blanking instrument cluster (2018) and front seat belt pretensioners (2017).

Is the Jaguar XE still sold in the US?

No. The XE was sold in the US from the 2017 through 2020 model years, so it is a used-only purchase.

How do I check if an XE recall was done?

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup and ask the seller for Jaguar dealer repair orders.

Sources

Issue descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the sources below. Repair costs are shown only where a source states them and vary by shop and region.

  1. NHTSA recall 25V-017: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  2. NHTSA recall 23V-501: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  3. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset (6axg-epim): all Jaguar recalls (Jaguar Land Rover North America, Jaguar Cars) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  4. NHTSA recall 18V-090: Fuel Leak in Engine Compartment (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  5. NHTSA recall 17V-678: Instrument Cluster Will Go Blank (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  6. NHTSA recall 16V-940: Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Function Properly (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  7. NHTSA recall 17V-286: Fuel Return Hose may Leak (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)

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