Jaguar 2018 XE Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk from Engine Bay Leak
Jaguar recalls 2018 XE vehicles with 2.0L gasoline engines due to potential fuel leaks in engine bays that could cause fire near hot engine parts.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Jaguar is recalling certain 2018 XE models with 2.0L gasoline engines because fuel rail end caps may leak, creating a fire risk if hot engine components are present. This could lead to fire in the engine bay. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225051-jaguar-2018-xe-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-engine.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225051-jaguar-2018-xe-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-engine · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V090000
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“Jaguar 2018 XE Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk from Engine Bay Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225051-jaguar-2018-xe-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-engine. Based on NHTSA recall #18V090000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V090000).
Why it’s dangerous
Fuel leaks from the engine bay can mix with hot engine parts or exhaust components, creating flammable vapors that may ignite. This risk is higher when the engine is running or hot.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles with 2.0L gasoline engines are affected. Drivers with high engine temperatures or exhaust systems near the engine bay are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Jaguar XE has a 2.0L gasoline engine. The recall covers vehicles with fuel rail end caps that may leak.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Jaguar Customer Service
Call 1-800-452-4827 to schedule a free fuel rail replacement at a dealer.
Get Fuel Rail Replacement
Dealers will replace the fuel rail free of charge to fix the leak.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 34 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall began on March 8, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for the repair.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V090000 (February 2, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.