Jaguar XE

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 7 European countries that registered the Jaguar XE in 2025 (35 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Jaguar XE registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Jaguar XE cars registered for the first time across 7 European countries in 2025.

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Jaguar XE (from registration data). 3 variants.

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

Other Jaguar models

Similar Sedan models

Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 64 complaints for the Jaguar XE, most often about engine, electrical system, back over prevention, air bags. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 85% of Jaguar XEs pass their MOT test first time, based on 43,702 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

7 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 9 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Jaguar XE. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  The under-bonnet low pressure fuel feed hose may detach from the fuel filter causing the engine to cut out and reduce brake power. Engine cut-out with minimal warning could potentially cause a vehicle crash.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-03-25

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  The fuel return hose may leak. As a consequence fuel puddles may appear underneath the vehicle or fuel may leak onto the road surface, which can present a skid hazard.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-05-19

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  The Restraints Control Module harness connector has the passenger side pre-tensioner wired to the driver’s side connection and driver’s side pre-tensioner to the passenger side connection. In this condition, in the event of an accident where the pre-tensioner system would deploy and the passenger seat is unoccupied, the driver’s seat belt pre-tensioner will not deploy. As a result, the driver will not be restrained as intended and the risk of injury to the driver may be increased.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-04-22

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  The underfloor mounted diesel fuel cooler may leak which could lead to a fuel puddle which, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a vehicle fire.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-01-27

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  Over time, this can lead to a liquid fuel leak into the engine bay.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-03-02

• Passenger CarEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars and the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-03-08

• Passenger CarEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars and the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-03-08

• BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2020

  Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jaguar XE vehicles. Due to wiring damage in the trunk, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the rearview camera wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H535. This recall replaces and expands previous recall number 23V-501. Vehicles already repaired under recall 23V-501 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  NHTSA campaign 25V017000 · reported 16/01/2025

• STRUCTURE:BODYUS · NHTSAModel year 2020

  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.

  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.

  NHTSA campaign 21V248000 · reported 08/04/2021

• BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

  Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019 Jaguar XE vehicles. Due to wiring damage in the trunk, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the rearview camera wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H445.

  NHTSA campaign 23V501000 · reported 20/07/2023

• BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

  Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jaguar XE vehicles. Due to wiring damage in the trunk, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the rearview camera wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H535. This recall replaces and expands previous recall number 23V-501. Vehicles already repaired under recall 23V-501 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  NHTSA campaign 25V017000 · reported 16/01/2025

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

  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.

  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.

  NHTSA campaign 18V090000 · reported 02/02/2018

• STRUCTURE:BODYUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

  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.

  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.

  NHTSA campaign 21V248000 · reported 08/04/2021

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

  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.

  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.

  NHTSA campaign 17V678000 · reported 26/10/2017

• STRUCTURE:BODYUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

  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.

  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.

  NHTSA campaign 21V248000 · reported 08/04/2021

• FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

  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.

  Remedy: 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.

  NHTSA campaign 17V286000 · reported 27/04/2017

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Jaguar recalls.