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Jaguar XE VIN Check

NHTSA holds 35 owner complaints on the Jaguar XE from 30 production runs; the worst run has 2, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 35 complaints · 30 runs · 2017–2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported XE run is SAJAD4BG7HA (2017 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 25% of reports; 2018 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for XE model years 2017–2020.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Jaguar XE has 30 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 29% of every XE complaint on file.

FIG.01·Jaguar XE — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
SAJAD4BG7HA••••••201721—
SAJAD4BG1HA••••••2017211
SAJAR4FXXKC••••••20192——
SAJAR4FN0JC••••••20182——
SAJAR4FX0JC••••••20182——
SAJAJ4FX7LC••••••20201——
SAJAD4BG9HA••••••20171——
SAJAK4BV5HA••••••20171——
SAJAR4BG0HA••••••201711—
SAJAJ4BN8HA••••••20171——
SAJAL4BV8HA••••••20171——
SAJAH4BV5HA••••••20171——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 18 XE runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 16 XE VINs so far, most often 2018, 2017, 2020 builds.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Jaguar XE the gap between build years is 1.2×: a 2018 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2017 one 1.1.

FIG.02·Jaguar XE — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20191.276—
20181.386—
20171.118164
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2018 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2017 at 1.1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 25% of everything Jaguar XE owners report: Electrical System, 11 of 35 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Jaguar XE — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System11——
Engine1021
Back Over Prevention6——
Air Bags52—
Power Train31—
Seat Belts3——
Unknown Or Other3——
Fuel System3——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Jaguar XE; the 6 below cover build years 2017 to 2020. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Jaguar XE — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
21V248000Structure:body2017–2020
25V017000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2019–2020
23V501000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2019
17V678000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel2018
18V090000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail2018
17V286000Fuel System, Diesel2017
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

21V248000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2017: 4 years on the road before the recall.

The XE against its rivals

The XE draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the Cadillac ATS 1.3, the Chevrolet Volt 5 and the Acura ILX 1.6. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Jaguar XE VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Jaguar XE35301.211.4%
Cadillac ATS3652751.34.9%
Chevrolet Volt1,81936152%
Acura ILX2561601.68.6%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 35 reports on the Jaguar XE, 11.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Jaguar XE — complaint severity
OutcomeJaguar XEAll vehicles
Complaints filed351,115,966
Involved a crash4 (11.4%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (2.9%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported558,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 97% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Jaguar XE share of that is 35 complaints over 30 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Jaguar XE
Recalls9 campaignsFuel economy36 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems37 complaintsCargo space10 cu ftUsed prices126 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2017–2021

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Jaguar XE VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 35 NHTSA complaints from 30 XE runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which XE production run has the most complaints?

SAJAD4BG7HA, a 2017 build, with 2 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical XE run has 1.2.

Which XE years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2018 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2017 lightest at 1.1.

Does the XE get more complaints than the Cadillac ATS?

No: 1.2 complaints per production run for the XE against 1.3 for the Cadillac ATS.

How many XE complaints involve a crash?

11.4% of 35 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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