Jaguar 2017 XE Diesel Fuel Leak Recall: Skid and Fire Risk
Jaguar recalls 2017 XE vehicles with diesel fuel leaks that could cause skidding or fire. Owners must have fuel return hose replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A diesel fuel leak onto the road surface may cause a skid hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. If the fuel leak contacts a hot engine or exhaust component, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Jaguar is recalling certain 2017 XE vehicles with a diesel fuel leak risk. This leak could cause skidding on roads or fire if it contacts hot engine parts. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226065-jaguar-2017-xe-diesel-fuel-leak-recall-skid-and-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226065-jaguar-2017-xe-diesel-fuel-leak-recall-skid-and-fire · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V286000
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“Jaguar 2017 XE Diesel Fuel Leak Recall: Skid and Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226065-jaguar-2017-xe-diesel-fuel-leak-recall-skid-and-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #17V286000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V286000).
Why it’s dangerous
A leaking fuel return hose can cause diesel fuel to pool on the road, increasing skid risk. If the fuel contacts hot engine parts, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Jaguar XE vehicles with a 2.0L diesel engine are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of skidding or fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Jaguar XE has a 2.0L diesel engine. The recall started May 2, 2017, and affects vehicles with a leaking fuel return hose.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Jaguar Customer Service
Call 1-800-452-4827 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free fuel return hose replacement.
Have Fuel Return Hose Replaced
Dealers will replace the leaking fuel return hose at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel return hose, free of charge. The began May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H016.
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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 #17V286000 (April 27, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.