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Jaguar XE common problems and recalls

10 sourced problems across the XE's generations since 2012, plus 7 DVSA recalls. Enter a registration to see the ones that apply to your exact car.

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XE (X760) (2014–2024)

Acknowledged by the manufacturer

Recalls, extended warranties, compensation schemes, service actions and statements.

Recall · Jaguar Land RoverFuel system
Recall: petrol fuel rail end caps can leak fuel into the engine bay
On some 2.0-litre petrol cars built from May 2016 to early 2018, the brazed end caps on the fuel rail may not seal, letting fuel vapour and liquid fuel leak into the engine bay. The fuel rail is replaced.
Applies to: Petrol Land Rovers built 5 May 2016 – 31 January 2018 (R/2018/036) and petrol Jaguars built 1 September 2016 – 17 August 2017 (R/2018/035)
Recalls cover a limited production run, and DVSA does not name the engine; Auto Express reports that only the 2.0-litre petrol was affected. A Land Rover or Jaguar retailer can confirm from the VIN whether this car was included and whether the work has been done.
2 sources
- DVSA – Check vehicle recalls (GOV.UK) — FUEL MAY LEAK (R/2018/036)
- DVSA – Check vehicle recalls (GOV.UK) — FUEL MAY LEAK (R/2018/035)
Recall · Jaguar Land RoverFuel system
Recall: fuel return hose may be faulty
Some cars built between late 2019 and spring 2021 may have a badly made rubber fuel return hose. Dealers check the date code on the part and replace it where needed.
Applies to: Evoque, Discovery Sport and Velar built 8 January 2020 – 27 April 2021 (R/2021/231); Jaguar XE, XF, E-Pace and F-Pace built 25 November 2019 – 16 April 2021 (R/2021/230)
Recalls cover a limited production run. A Land Rover or Jaguar retailer can confirm from the VIN whether this car was included and whether the work has been done.
2 sources
- DVSA – Check vehicle recalls (GOV.UK) — THE RUBBERISED FUEL RETURN HOSE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED (R/2021/231)
- DVSA – Check vehicle recalls (GOV.UK) — THE RUBBERISED FUEL RETURN HOSE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED (R/2021/230)
Recall · Jaguar Land RoverTurbo
Recall: turbo oil feed pipe can loosen and leak (2.0 diesel)
On diesel cars with the AJ21-D4 engine built from late 2019 to 2024, the turbocharger's oil feed pipe can loosen over time and leak oil. Dealers fit new O-rings and an extra clamp.
Applies to: Diesel Evoque, Discovery Sport and Velar built January 2020 – September 2024 (R/2024/113); Jaguar XE, XF, E-Pace and F-Pace built November 2019 – July 2024 (R/2024/207)
Recalls cover a limited production run. A Land Rover or Jaguar retailer can confirm from the VIN whether this car was included and whether the work has been done.
2 sources
- DVSA – Check vehicle recalls (GOV.UK) — AJ21-D4 Turbo Oil Feed Pipe Leak (R/2024/113)
- DVSA – Check vehicle recalls (GOV.UK) — AJ21-D4 Turbo Oil Feed Pipe Leak (R/2024/207)
Recall · Jaguar Land RoverElectrics
Recall: instrument cluster may go blank
A software fault on some cars built from September 2016 to August 2017 could make the digital instrument cluster go blank intermittently. A software update fixes it.
Applies to: Range Rover and Range Rover Sport (R/2017/288); Jaguar XE, XF, XJ and F-Pace (R/2017/291); built 1 September 2016 – 17 August 2017
Recalls cover a limited production run. A Land Rover or Jaguar retailer can confirm from the VIN whether this car was included and whether the work has been done.
2 sources
- DVSA – Check vehicle recalls (GOV.UK) — INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY INTERMITTENTLY GO BLANK (R/2017/288)
- DVSA – Check vehicle recalls (GOV.UK) — INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY INTERMITTENTLY GO BLANK (R/2017/291)
Recall · JaguarFuel system
Recall: fuel feed hose can detach, engine cuts out
On XEs and XFs built from late 2014 to February 2016, the low-pressure fuel feed hose under the bonnet can come off the fuel filter. You may smell fuel; if it detaches, the engine cuts out and cannot be restarted, and brake assistance is lost after a few presses. Dealers add a retaining clip.
Applies to: Jaguar XE built 4 November 2014 – 25 February 2016 and XF built 1 April 2015 – 25 February 2016 (R/2016/037)
Recalls cover a limited production run. A Jaguar retailer can confirm from the VIN whether this car was included and whether the work has been done.
Source
- DVSA – Check vehicle recalls (GOV.UK) — ENGINE MAY CUT OUT AND FAIL TO RESTART (R/2016/037)
Recall · JaguarFuel system
Recall: fuel return hose may leak
On some XEs, XFs and F-Paces built from November 2016 to April 2017, the fuel return hose may leak. Drivers may notice a fuel smell or puddles under the car, and fuel reaching a hot surface is a fire risk. The hose is replaced.
Applies to: Jaguar XE, XF and F-Pace built 1 November 2016 – 6 April 2017 (R/2017/143)
Recalls cover a limited production run. A Jaguar retailer can confirm from the VIN whether this car was included and whether the work has been done.
Source
- DVSA – Check vehicle recalls (GOV.UK) — FUEL HOSE MAY LEAK (R/2017/143)

Reported by owners and the motoring press

Problems at least two independent publishers report, that the maker has not acknowledged. They describe the model, not every car.

Reported by 2 publishersScreen, sat-nav & audio
XE: Bluetooth, infotainment and electrical faults
Bluetooth is the XE's most troublesome feature, and map updates are awkward on the pre-facelift system; facelifted cars from 2019 are better. Owners also report faulty infotainment units and warning lights, and non-engine electrics are among the most common faults in owner surveys.
Applies to: Jaguar XE (2015–2024), especially before the 2019 facelift
2 sources
- Auto Express — Used Jaguar XE (Mk1, 2015-date) review
- What Car? Reliability Survey — Used Jaguar XE 2015-2024 review – reliability & common problems
Reported by 3 publishersTiming belt / chain
If it has the 2.0 Ingenium diesel (204DT / AJ200D): 2.0 Ingenium diesel: timing chains stretch and can fail
The 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel used across Land Rover and Jaguar from 2015 has a reputation for its timing chains stretching early. The first sign is usually a metallic rattle on a cold start, sometimes with a reduced-performance warning; left alone, the chain can jump or break and wreck the engine. Specialists link it to fuel-diluted oil from unfinished DPF regenerations and long service intervals, and replace the chains, guides and tensioners together (one specialist quotes about £2,000). There was no recall.
Applies to: 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel (2015 on) in the Evoque, Discovery Sport, Discovery 5, Range Rover Sport, Velar, Defender, Jaguar XE, XF, E-Pace and F-Pace
Applies to the 2.0-litre diesel only, and is reported mostly on earlier engines. DVLA records the capacity (1,999cc) but not the engine family; on these models that capacity is the Ingenium. Many engines with regular oil changes never suffer it.
4 sources
Reported by 4 publishersEmissions, DPF & AdBlue
If it has the 2.0 Ingenium diesel (204DT / AJ200D): 2.0 Ingenium diesel: DPF blockage and fuel diluting the oil
The diesel particulate filter on the 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel struggles to clean itself on cars used for short trips. When a regeneration is cut short, extra fuel washes into the sump and thins the oil, which is blamed for faster timing-chain and turbo wear. Owners see DPF and engine warning lights or reduced power, and the service light can come on early. Longer runs, finishing regenerations and more frequent oil changes are the usual advice; a blocked filter needs a forced regeneration, cleaning or replacement.
Applies to: 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel (2015 on) in the Evoque, Discovery Sport, Discovery 5, Range Rover Sport, Velar, Defender, Jaguar XE, XF, E-Pace and F-Pace
Applies to the 2.0-litre diesel only, and mainly to cars used for short journeys.
7 sources
Reported by 4 publishersTurbo
If it has the 2.0 Ingenium diesel (204DT / AJ200D): 2.0 Ingenium diesel: early turbocharger failure
Turbochargers on the 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel can fail well before old age. Signs are a whistle that rises with engine speed, smoke, or a sudden loss of power with a reduced-performance warning. Specialists tie many failures to oil problems, including fuel-diluted oil from repeated DPF regenerations, and flush the oil system when fitting a new turbo so it does not fail again.
Applies to: 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel (2015 on), reported on the Jaguar XE and F-Pace and the Range Rover Evoque (both generations) and Velar
Applies to the 2.0-litre diesel only.
9 sources

DVSA recalls for the XE (X760)

Listed by DVSA for this model during these build years. Not every car is affected — check yours by VIN on GOV.UK.

Seat belt pretensioner may not deployR/2017/004 · 31/12/2016
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.
Listed for: F TYPE, XE · built 2016
Vehicles failed to achieve required levels of CO2 emissionsR/2019/047 · 29/08/2019
Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions.
Remedy: Solutions include hardware and software changes.
Listed for: XE, XF · built 2014–2018
The rear rail assembly may not have the specified structural strengthR/2021/136 · 21/04/2021
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.
Listed for: XE · built 2016–2017
The vehicle failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissionsR/2019/048 · 15/03/2019
Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions.
Remedy: Update the vehicle software to the latest version.
Listed for: F-PACE, XE, F TYPE, E-PACE, XF · built 2016–2018

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Fuel may leakR/2016/297 · 09/02/2017
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…
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicle to have the diesel fuel cooler replace with a new quality assured cooler.
Listed for: XE · built 2014–2015
Driver's seat-belt pre-tensioner may not deploy as intendedR/2016/068 · 05/05/2016
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
Listed for: XE · built 2015–2016
Security GuidanceR/2025/488 · 02/12/2025
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 Rov…
Remedy: Vehicle registered keepers will be sent a security guidance letter only - there is no repair action.
Listed for: F TYPE, F-PACE, XE, XF, XJ · built 2012–2024

Measured at MOT: how a 2019 XE fails more often

Based on 18,734 first MOT tests of this model at 7 years old (cars first used 2017–2018), compared against every car of the same age and fuel.

Nothing stands out. No category fails clearly more often on this model than on cars of the same age and fuel.

How to read this

These are MOT outcomes for other cars of the same model, age and fuel — not a prediction about this one, and not a fault diagnosis. A high rate means the category is worth checking, not that this car has a problem.

A comparison is only shown where it survives its own margin of error. Where a model is only slightly above average, both rates are shown and no multiple is given, because the data cannot tell the difference.

MOT results reflect how a car has been used and maintained as much as the model itself. High mileage, short journeys and deferred servicing all show up here.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Failure rates derived by FindServiceHistory from the DVSA anonymised MOT test and failure-item extracts.

MOT failure rate: the XE against vehicles its age

In our analysis of DVSA's anonymised MOT data for 2024 and 2025, 19.0% of 86,089 initial MOT tests on the Jaguar XE failed at the first attempt — 15% less often than vehicles of the same ages and fuel types, which failed 22.6%.

XECars of the same age and fuel (all makes)

Jaguar XE initial MOT failure rate by age band, against vehicles of the same age and fuel
Age	Tests	XE	Same age & fuel	Difference
3–5 years	15,697	16.2%	15.8%	About the same
6–9 years	68,577	19.5%	23.9%	17% lower
10–14 years	1,815	23.8%	31.9%	19% lower

These describe the model, not one car: how vehicles are used and maintained shows up as much as how they were built. Differences are the conservative end of a 95% confidence interval.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Rates and comparisons are FindServiceHistory's own analysis, not DVSA figures.

These describe the model, not one car. Plenty of cars never have the problems their model is known for, and a recall may already have been done on yours. Every problem links to its sources; a reported problem needs two independent publishers before we list it.

Recalls are listed by DVSA for the model around its build date — check a specific car by VIN at GOV.UK. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Common questions

What are the most common XE problems?

For cars built from 2012, the problems at least two independent publishers report include: XE: Bluetooth, infotainment and electrical faults; 2.0 Ingenium diesel: timing chains stretch and can fail; 2.0 Ingenium diesel: DPF blockage and fuel diluting the oil; 2.0 Ingenium diesel: early turbocharger failure. Which apply depends on the generation and engine — they are listed generation by generation above, each with its sources.

Has the XE been recalled?

Yes. DVSA lists recalls for the XE built from 2012, shown above by generation. A recall covers a range of chassis numbers, so not every car is affected — check a specific car by VIN on GOV.UK, or by registration with our checker.

Does my XE have these problems?

Not necessarily. These describe the model; many cars never have them, and a well-maintained car is less likely to. Enter your registration above to see the problems for your exact generation and engine, and whether DVSA records an outstanding recall on it. Whether a known problem was fixed is what a service history check shows.

Has this XE had the work done?

A known problem matters far less on a car whose dealer records show it was fixed. A service history check returns the manufacturer's own dealership records for a specific car — and there's no charge if we find nothing.

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