Jaguar XE recalls

19 official safety recalls for the Jaguar XE from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Security guidance provided to owners

    Reported December 2, 2025Model years 2014–2019DVSA recall R/2025/48871,032 vehicles affected

    There is no fault with the vehicle security systems. Owners will receive a letter with guidance on maximising vehicle security and protecting against theft. No repair is required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Security Guidance
    Defect
    Jaguar Land Rover in conjunction with law enforcement and insurance bodies is aware of the increase in thefts of vehicles in specific geographical locations within the United Kingdom. There is no fault with Jaguar Land Rover's security systems and they continue to meet stringent automotive legislation. Jaguar Land Rover is offering owners guidance on how to maximise vehicle security and protect against theft
    Remedy
    Vehicle registered keepers will be sent a security guidance letter only - there is no repair action.

  2. Wiring damage may disable rearview camera

    Reported January 16, 2025Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 25V0170005,329 vehicles affected

    Damage to wiring in the trunk may prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on the display, reducing the driver's rear view and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the camera wiring harness as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  3. Turbocharger oil feed pipe may leak

    Reported June 7, 2024Model years 2019–2024DVSA recall R/2024/20723,115 vehicles affected

    Insufficient clamping may allow the turbocharger oil feed pipe to loosen over time and leak oil. The pipe will be removed, its O-rings replaced and lubricated, and an additional clamp installed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AJ21-D4 Turbo Oil Feed Pipe Leak
    Defect
    On certain vehicles there may be insufficient clamp load on the turbocharger oil feed pipe which may over time loosen and lead to an oil leak.
    Remedy
    The oil feed pipe will be removed the O-rings replaced lubricated and an additional clamp installed.

  4. Rearview camera image may not display

    Reported July 20, 2023Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 23V5010003,134 vehicles affected

    Damaged wiring in the trunk may prevent the rearview camera image from appearing, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the camera wiring harness as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  5. Fuel return hose may be incorrectly made

    Reported June 25, 2021Model years 2019–2021DVSA recall R/2021/230EU Safety Gate A12/01349/2112,360 vehicles affected

    The fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured. The pipe's date code will be checked and the part replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE RUBBERISED FUEL RETURN HOSE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED
    Defect
    The rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured.
    Remedy
    Inspect the date code on the fuel return pipe and replace the part if necessary.

  6. Rear rail assembly may lack structural strength

    Reported April 21, 2021Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2021/1362 vehicles affected

    Rear rails fitted during an aftermarket repair may not have the specified structural strength. Replacement parts will be installed to aftermarket welding standards.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE REAR RAIL ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE THE SPECIFIED STRUCTURAL STRENGTH
    Defect
    The rear rail assembly (rear longitudinal armatures) installed as part of an aftermarket repair may not have the specified structural strength.
    Remedy
    Replacement parts will be installed in line with aftermarket welding standards.

  7. Missing spot welds may weaken rear rail assembly

    Reported April 8, 2021Model years 2017–2020NHTSA campaign 21V2480003 vehicles affected

    Missing spot welds may weaken the rear rail assembly, allowing the rear bumper beam to detach during towing or the tow-bar assembly to detach while towing a trailer, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the rear rail assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. CO2 emissions may exceed required levels

    Reported August 29, 2019Model years 2014–2018DVSA recall R/2019/04756,352 vehicles affected

    Vehicles may not routinely achieve required CO2 emissions levels. The remedy involves hardware and software changes.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLES FAILED TO ACHIEVE REQUIRED LEVELS OF CO2 EMISSIONS
    Defect
    Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions.
    Remedy
    Solutions include hardware and software changes.

  9. Software may not meet CO2 emissions requirements

    Reported March 15, 2019Model years 2016–2018DVSA recall R/2019/048EU Safety Gate A11/0012/1924,370 vehicles affected

    Vehicles may fail to routinely achieve required CO2 emissions levels. The software will be updated to the latest version.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ROUTINELY ACHIEVE THE REQUIRED LEVELS OF CO2 EMISSIONS
    Defect
    Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions.
    Remedy
    Update the vehicle software to the latest version.

  10. Fuel rail may leak

    Reported March 29, 2018Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2018/03522,320 vehicles affected

    Inconsistent brazing may leave the fuel rail end caps unsealed, allowing fuel vapour or liquid fuel to leak over time and possibly enter the engine bay. The fuel rail will be replaced with a correctly manufactured one.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    The brazing of the fuel rail end caps is inconsistent and may not correctly seal the fuel rail ends. Fuel vapour and liquid fuel leaks can occur over time. This can lead to a liquid fuel leak into the engine bay.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the fuel rail with a correctly manufactured version.

  11. Fuel rail end caps may leak

    Reported February 2, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V09000010,073 vehicles affected

    Fuel rail end caps may leak fuel vapour or liquid fuel into the engine bay. If fuel reaches an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, the risk of fire increases. Dealers will replace the fuel rail free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Instrument cluster may go blank

    Reported October 31, 2017Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/29133,256 vehicles affected

    A software issue may cause the instrument cluster to go blank intermittently. The latest software will be installed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY INTERMITTENTLY GO BLANK
    Defect
    Due to a software issue the Instrument cluster may intermittently go blank.
    Remedy
    Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the latest software installed/downloaded.

  13. Instrument cluster may go blank

    Reported October 26, 2017Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 17V6780007,036 vehicles affected

    The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank, hiding information such as vehicle speed and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  14. Fuel return hose may leak

    Reported May 19, 2017Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/143EU Safety Gate A12/0624/1715,420 vehicles affected

    A leaking fuel return hose may cause fuel odour or puddles, create a skid hazard if fuel reaches the road, or increase the risk of fire if fuel contacts a hot engine bay surface. The hose will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL HOSE MAY LEAK
    Defect
    The fuel return hose may leak. Increased fuel odour may be noticed and drivers may also observe liquid fuel puddles underneath the vehicle. It is possible that fuel may leak onto the road surface which can present a skid hazard to other road users increasing the risk of a crash. Should leaking fuel come into contact with a sufficiently hot surface in the engine bay there will be an increased risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return hose.

  15. Fuel return hose may leak

    Reported April 27, 2017Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 17V2860007 vehicles affected

    The fuel return hose may leak. Fuel on the road can create a skid hazard, and fuel contacting a hot engine or exhaust component can increase fire risk. Dealers will replace the hose, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  16. Diesel fuel cooler may leak

    Reported February 9, 2017Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2016/297EU Safety Gate A12/0071/173,147 vehicles affected

    A fuel cooler that does not meet specifications may leak, leaving fuel on the road and creating a skid or crash risk; fuel pooling near an ignition source could cause a fire. Dealers will replace it with a quality-assured cooler.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    It has been identified that the underfloor mounted diesel fuel cooler may not have been manufactured to specification. This can result in fuel leak. The driver will become aware of the issue by either a smell of fuel pooling of fuel under the vehicle when stationary or by an increase in fuel consumption. Where a leak is present pooling can occur on the road surface which can present a skid hazard to other road users and increase the risk of a crash. In extreme circumstances the pooling of fuel underneath the vehicle could in the presence of an ignition source lead to a fire.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicle to have the diesel fuel cooler replace with a new quality assured cooler.

  17. Seat belt pretensioner may not deploy

    Reported December 31, 2016Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/004EU Safety Gate A12/0037/179,470 vehicles affected

    A pretensioner initiator may not function correctly, so the seat belt pretensioner may not activate. It will be checked and replaced with a quality-assured part if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY
    Defect
    It has been identified by the seat belt Pre-Tensioner manufacturer that the pre-tensioner initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none activation of the pre-tensioner.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tentioner and if required replace it with a new quality assured component.

  18. Driver's seat-belt pretensioner may not deploy

    Reported May 5, 2016Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2016/068EU Safety Gate A12/0488/16924 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly connected restraint control module may prevent the driver's seat-belt pretensioner from deploying. The connector will be rewired.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DRIVER'S SEAT-BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
    Defect
    On certain vehicles the Restraints Control Module may have been incorrectly connected. As a result the driver's seat belt pretensioner may not deploy
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles rewire the connector to the Restraints Control Module

  19. Fuel hose may detach, stopping the engine

    Reported March 24, 2016Model years 2014–2016DVSA recall R/2016/037EU Safety Gate A12/0363/1633,346 vehicles affected

    The low-pressure fuel hose may detach, leaking fuel into the engine bay and stopping the engine. After 2-3 brake pedal depressions, brake assistance may be lost, though the foundation brakes continue to operate; the engine cannot be restarted. A spring wire retention clip will be added.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT AND FAIL TO RESTART
    Defect
    The under bonnet low pressure fuel feed hose may detach from the fuel filter. A fuel smell may be noticed due to fuel leaking into the engine bay and in the event of hose detachment the engine will cut out. Once the engine has cut out the brake vacuum reservoir will be depleted after 2-3 brake pedal depressions and the vehicle will lose brake power assistance however foundation brakes continue to operate. The engine cannot be re-started. Engine cut out with minimal warning could potentially cause a crash.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and add a spring wire retention clip to the low pressure fuel feed hose joint.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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