Most common 2017 Jaguar XE problems
Share of the 20 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jaguar XE complaints by model year
Best XE years: 2020, 2019. Compare all years →
2017 Jaguar XE recalls (2)
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.
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.
Fuel system, diesel
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 defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2017 Jaguar XE:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
What 2017 Jaguar XE owners say
Engine & cooling
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 and collide with a tree, where it came to a stop. The contact's wife reported that the engine compartment caught fire upon impact and that the air bags deployed. As a result of the crash, the contact's wife sustained a spinal injury and bruising. The fire was extinguished by the local fire department. A Police and fire report was filed, and both report numbers were provided to the contact. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
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 an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,630.
Air bags
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 manufacturer was notified of the failure and transferred the contact to the warranty headquarters located in Florida. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
I was involved in a car accident on May 27, 2021, in which I was rear ended by another vehicle at a high speed rate. My car was completely totaled. To my surprise, not a single airbag deployed and a passenger and I were injured in the accident. I have police reports and photos.
Electrical system
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 determined that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,820.
Well driving down the hwy the steering wheel became really stiff 75 mph dash said loss of power steering assist.. later on vehicle did regain power steering .. second time was well making a u turn steering wheels was jurked out of had.. display had same message .. steering has not regained
2017 Jaguar XE engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 32 / 42 / 36 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 30 / 40 / 34 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 21 / 30 / 24 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 21 / 30 / 24 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 20 / 29 / 23 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Jaguar XE a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the XE to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Jaguar XE?
The engine & cooling — 8 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (5) and electrical system (4).
How many recalls does the 2017 Jaguar XE have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2017 Jaguar XE, the most recent from April 8, 2021 (body). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jaguar XE?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020 and 2019. See the full Jaguar XE years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Jaguar XE problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 30,000 miles; 73% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.