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Jaguar XE VIN Number Check

A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Jaguar XE you are looking at. Then check its model year against 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.

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Jaguar XE

About the Jaguar XE

Jaguar sold the XE in the US for model years 2017–2021. Across those years NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns and 37 owner complaints. EPA rates it at 18–36 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2017–2021
EPA classCompact Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns6
Owner complaints37 at NHTSA
Jaguar XE photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Jaguar XE at a glance

One generation in the data, 2017–2021: 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 37 owner complaints.

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XE
2017–2021Compact Cars
Jaguar XE (2017–2021)

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20172020
2017–2021

Jaguar XE

EPA classCompact Cars
EPA combined mpg18–36
NHTSA recalls6

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2017–2021
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, diesel) · 2017–2019
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (supercharged) · 2017–2019
  • 5.0 L 8-cyl (supercharged) · 2019

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, RWD
  • automatic (2017–2021)

Known issues to check

Engine and cooling (11)Electrical system (11)Rear camera / back-over prevention (9)2 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 37 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · XESAJAD4BG?HA······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2017 Jaguar XE Premium, built in Solihull, United Kingdom (Uk)
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which XE model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 6 campaigns on file for XE model years 2017–2021, and the 2018 and 2019 show up in the most (3 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2019
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recall
Pick a row
What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Transport Canada recalls for these model years were checked against this list; each one matches an NHTSA campaign shown here. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Jaguar XE owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2017 and 2018 hold 28 of the 37 complaints, or 76%. Tap any bar or generation.

37NHTSA complaints, 2017–2021
4mention a crash
2mention a fire
5injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearXE: 37 complaints · most for the 2017 (20)

Top complaint areas · XE

Mentions in 37 complaints, 2017–2021.

Engine and cooling11
Electrical system11
Rear camera / back-over prevention9
Air bags5
Fuel system3
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)3
Crashes 4Fires 2Injuries 5

2017–2021

NHTSA data summary

The 2017 is the outlier. On its own it has 20 of the ’s 37 complaints (54%), more than any other XE model year. By area, nothing stands out. Engine and cooling leads with 11, with the electrical system (11) and rear camera / back-over prevention (9) close behind.

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

XE complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Diesel XE versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

37complaints, 2017–2021
4mention a crash
2mention a fire
5injuries reported
Most complaints: 2017 (20), 2018 (8), 2019 (7)
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2017 · 20 complaints

Crashes 4 · fires 2 · injuries 5

Engine8
Air bags5
Electrical system4
Fuel system2
Fuel/propulsion system2

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

XE CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 27 XE versions for model years 2017–2021 (gas and diesel). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 284 g/mi, for the 2019 diesel. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

XE2017–2021

18–36 mpg · CO₂ 284–480 g/mi

2020
28combined MPG
312CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$2,950EPA yearly fuel cost
7/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
6/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III SULEV30 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 30Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2020: XE · Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — 28 MPG · 312 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
25030035040045020202017 · Gas: 3682018 · Gas: 3122019 · Gas: 3122020 · Gas: 3122021 · Gas: 3122017 · Diesel: 2842018 · Diesel: 2842019 · Diesel: 284
GasDiesel

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

XE vs BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2017–2021. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the XE, against 29 for the BMW 3 Series and 40 for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Pick a range to compare.

Jaguar XE

Model years 2017–2021

NHTSA recall campaigns
6
NHTSA owner complaints
37
EPA combined mpg
18–36
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 5.0 L
Also listed
turbo, supercharged, diesel
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 11
  2. Electrical system 11
  3. Rear camera / back-over prevention 9

BMW 3 Series

Model years 2017–2021

NHTSA recall campaigns
29
NHTSA owner complaints
340
EPA combined mpg
23–36
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L
Also listed
turbo, diesel, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 152
  2. Electrical system 75
  3. Fuel system 32

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model years 2017–2021

NHTSA recall campaigns
40
NHTSA owner complaints
525
EPA combined mpg
19–30
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.0 L
Also listed
turbo, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 157
  2. Electrical system 67
  3. Fuel system 64

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Jaguar XE VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an XE

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Red Jaguar XE (first generation) sedan, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Locate the XE's VIN on the plate at the lower driver's side windshield. Door jamb sticker and trunk lid label near the latch are secondary locations. An engine bay stamp near the strut tower is also present.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Jaguar XE VIN questions

How many recalls has the Jaguar XE had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 6 vehicle campaigns for model years 2017–2021, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Jaguar XE recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 17V-286 and 18V-090. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Jaguar XE get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2017–2021 XE at 18–36 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Jaguar XE compare with the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class on recalls?

For 2017–2021 models the XE has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. The BMW 3 Series has 29, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 40. Complaints run 37, 340 and 525 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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