2018 Jaguar XE
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 2 of 8 complaints (25%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 20 in 2017 to 8 in 2018.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2018 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,500–3,350 | 2,500–3,350 | 2,500–4,300 | 2,750–3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 23–36 | 23–36 | 18–36 | 25–28 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 20–32 / 29–42 | 20–32 / 29–42 | 16–32 / 22–42 | 22–25 / 30–34 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 284–383 | 284–383 | 284–480 | 312–354 | |
| Complaints filed | 20 | 8 | 7 | 2 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 5 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Jaguar XE have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Jaguar XE?
Electrical: 2 of 8 NHTSA complaints (25%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Jaguar XE get?
EPA rates it 23–36 MPG combined across 8 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Jaguar XE?
EPA estimates $2,500–$3,350 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 21 mpg | 30 mpg | 24 mpg | $3,250 | 369 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 20 mpg (low) | 29 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | $3,350 (high) | 383 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 25 mpg | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,750 | 312 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Compact Cars | 32 mpg (high) | 42 mpg (high) | 36 mpg (high) | $2,500 (low) | 284 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Compact Cars | 30 mpg | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | $2,650 | 299 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 24 mpg | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,750 | 321 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 22 mpg | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | $3,100 | 354 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 24 mpg | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | $2,850 | 333 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
STRUCTURE:BODY · Campaign 21V248000 · Apr 9, 2021
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL · Campaign 18V090000 · Feb 5, 2018
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Campaign 17V678000 · Oct 27, 2017
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.