Most common 2018 Jaguar XE problems
Share of the 8 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 →
2018 Jaguar XE recalls (3)
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
2018 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 | 25 / 34 / 28 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 24 / 34 / 28 |
| 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 2018 Jaguar XE a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Jaguar XE?
The seat belts — 2 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (2) and electrical system (2).
How many recalls does the 2018 Jaguar XE have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Jaguar XE problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 13,000 miles; 75% 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.