2017 Jaguar Xe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (5) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Air Bags (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Structure:body 2021-04-08 · campaign 21V248000 · 3 vehicles
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.
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, Diesel 2017-04-27 · campaign 17V286000 · 7 vehicles
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 XE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L diesel engine. The vehicles have a fuel return hose that may leak.
Risk: A diesel fuel leak onto the road surface may cause a skid hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. If the fuel leak contacts a hot engine or exhaust component, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel return hose, free of charge. The began May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H016.
Service bulletins (614)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2025-06-13 · TUCC_JUN2025_46 · Other
mil on instrument cluster.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-09 · TUCC_MAY2025_28 · Other
telematic tcu2 modules no longer available
Electrical System 2025-04-25 · SSM76314 - 25APR25 · Other
telematic tcu2 module 2015-2017my no longer available
Electrical System 2025-04-11 · TUCC_APR2025_18 · Other
leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-21 · Jaguar_H422_21MAR25 · Other
powertrain control module (pcm) software update
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-17 · MRC_H428_N769_MAR2025_44 · Other
this extended warranty covers all repairs to, or replacement of the infotainment master controller (imc), for 1 year from 3rd february 2025 to 3rd february 2026 for all vehicles that have or will have an expired jlr vehicle warranty in this time period - unlimited mileage.
Showing the 6 most recent of 614 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-27 · Air Bags · 62,000 mi“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 manufactur…”
2025-09-08 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 30,455 mi · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“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 …”
2025-07-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 101,820 mi“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 determ…”
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 …”
2025-03-20 · Engine · 131,630 mi“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…”
2024-09-29 · Engine“this vehicle has left me stranded with my family multiple times with out being able to pull over on the side of the road. it’s had so many coolant leaks, hoses bust, and a hand full of coolant leaks in the whole system. the jaguar dealership has worked on vehicle multiple of times without any success. the vehicle while driving didn’t even warn me t…”
2024-07-18 · Engine“constant coolant issues, leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating and repairs over the past 1.5 years. …”
2024-02-09 · Engine“over the past 18 months i have had numerous issues with the coolant system causing the car to over heat and leak coolant. it is the same issue with the coolant system every time.…”
2023-01-06 · Seats“my safety bag warning light has been coming on and off. i have no accidents or anything mechanically done to cause this to trigger. in addition, i never knew my seats had any memory as i have never used this option since i've purchased the vehicle in 2019. at times my driver seats moves on its own, without me touching anything. …”
2022-09-10 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“there has been random frequent issues with some of the safety features failing or deactivating. the issues is presented as an alert popping up saying the “blind spot system not available”, then when putting the car it to reverse i also get the message “reverse traffic detection not available”. on some occasions the issue presents as the alert for “…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.