repaired · 2023 Q1
Structure: body
Risk. 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…
2017 Jaguar XEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2017 Jaguar XE, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-248 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Jaguar XE has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Engine2 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system
2Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Back over prevention
1Fuel system, diesel
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Lane departure
55 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 2 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 Jaguar XE recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. A diesel fuel leak onto the road surface may cause a skid hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other XE year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XE median. How we score
'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Jaguar XE safety ratings
2017 Jaguar XE 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Jaguar XE, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What XE owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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,…
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…
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…
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