AI Damage2021 Jaguar XE: common problems
The maker issued 150 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 150
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 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.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Extended warranty on DMTL Pumps 2020MY to 2021MY
- Enhancements to the following systems
Wireless Device Charger, High Voltage (HV) Battery Charge Control, Sound System, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), Belt Integrated Starter PHEVs, Rear Camera for cars without 360 view.
- Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start
- No Power Steering Assistance at Start of Drive Cycle â ADAS Warning
- Customer reports lack of power and/or check engine light on
- Driving Assistance and Vehicle Dynamics updates
- Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
- Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
- Lack of power, MIL on
- Redeveloped profiles
Navigation & phone new functionality & improvements. Enhanced High Voltage battery health monitoring/management for I-Pace. HCM bug fixes. SODs refinements.
- Vehicle Will Not Charge
- ENGINE PRIMARY BELT SHREDDING
NHTSA lists 150 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 2021 Jaguar XE?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 150 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Jaguar XE?
NHTSA lists 150 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 2021 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 2021 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.