2016 Jaguar XE: common problems
The maker issued 76 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 76
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- After thermostat replacement, the instrument cluster says that the engine is overheating while driving
- A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected
- Amber Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Displayed â Engine May Not Start With Multiple DTCs Present
- Front / Rear Lamp Condensation - Information Only
- MIL on, DEF light on, having to program PCM or update PCM as stated on TOPIx
- Mongoose Update
- Attachment
- Image
- Navigation voice guidance no longer operational after latest NGI update
- Voice guidance concerns when using Apple CarPlay
- Post 21A Update Apple CarPlay® Navigation Voice Guidance Not Heard
- 21A SOTA campaign suspended due to an issue where CarPlay voice guidance would not work for navigation…
NHTSA lists 76 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jaguar XE?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 76 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Jaguar XE?
NHTSA lists 76 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Jaguar XE from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.