Model year
2018 Jaguar XE
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2018 Jaguar XE (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), SEAT BELTS (2), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 23–36 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,650–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
21V248000 · Apr 8, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
18V090000 · Feb 2, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
17V678000 · Oct 26, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XE · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| XE AWD · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| XE · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| XE · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 32 | 42 | 36 | — | — | $2,650 |
| XE AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 30 | 40 | 34 | — | — | $2,800 |
| XE AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| XE AWD (296 Hp) · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| XE (296 Hp) · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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