Jaguar XE Recall R/2021/136: The Rear Rail Assembly May Not Have The Specified Structural Strength, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Apr 2021
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- H349
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XE vehicles built between 17 May 2016 and 4 September 2017. The rear rail assembly (rear longitudinal armatures) installed as part of an aftermarket repair may not have the specified structural strength. The dealer will install replacement parts in line with aftermarket welding standards. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear rail assembly (rear longitudinal armatures) installed as part of an aftermarket repair may not have the specified structural strength.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REAR RAIL ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE THE SPECIFIED STRUCTURAL STRENGTH Defect: The rear rail assembly (rear longitudinal armatures) installed as part of an aftermarket repair may not have the specified structural strength. Remedy: Replacement parts will be installed in line with aftermarket welding standards.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rear rail assembly may not have the specified structural strength.
The Fix
The dealer will install replacement parts in line with aftermarket welding standards.
Are You Affected?
XE built between 17 May 2016 and 4 September 2017 may be included. Jaguar estimates 2 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jaguar, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jaguar.
- Book with any franchised Jaguar dealer, quoting the campaign code H349 or the DVSA reference R/2021/136. See how to get a Jaguar recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| E-Pace, F-Pace, XE, XFD4 turbo oil feed pipe leak | Low | R/2024/207 | |
| E-Pace, F-Pace, XE, XFThe rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured | Low | R/2021/230 | |
| XE, XFVehicles failed to achieve required levels of CO2 emissions | Low | R/2019/047 | |
| E-Pace, F Type, F-Pace, XE and 1 moreThe vehicle failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions | Low | R/2019/048 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2021/105 on 13 Apr 2021, for the right hand front supplementary restraint seatbelt pre tensioner will not function…. The one launched after it was R/2021/169 on 18 May 2021, for the emergency locking retractor in the front right hand side seat belt assembly may not…. You can also see every Jaguar recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/136, launched 21 April 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.