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2017 Jaguar XE

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 XE.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Jaguar XE is a passenger car built on Jaguar’s contemporary platform and powered by a gasoline engine that requires 5W‑30 oil. It recorded the highest complaint count in its 2017‑2020 span, with 20 owner issues—most of which centered on the engine—and faced two recalls that year. Compared with later years, where complaints fell to just two in 2020, the 2017 model represents the peak of its early‑generation reliability challenges, signaling to researchers that this year demands particular attention to engine‑related service history.

Model year202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacityGas enginesOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torqueStage 1: 3 ft-lbs; Stage 2: 52 ft-lbs; Stage 3: 98 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter C2Z32125. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/50R17, P225/55R17, P225/45R18, P225/40R19, P235/35R20, P245/40R18, P255/35R19, P265/30R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 8.5, 9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterC2Z32125 alt AJ812279
Engine air filterT4A6124 alt T4A6123
Fuel filterT2H34766
Spark plugC2D59621 alt C2Z28434
BatteryJ9C5445 alt T4A14084
Front wiper bladesT4N16682 alt T4N16683
ThermostatAJ814048 alt JDE40345
Cabin air filterT2H54544

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.9 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3560 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XE of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.5–8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.50 sec — 2017 35t R-Sport Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
201735t R-Sport Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V64.50 sec12.90 sec340 hpRWD
2017S Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V64.50 sec13.10 sec380 hpRWD
201735t R-Sport Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V64.80 sec13.40 sec340 hpAWD
201735t Premium Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V64.90 sec13.50 sec340 hpRWD
201735t R-Sport Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V65.10 sec13.50 sec340 hpAWD
201735t R-Sport Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V65.30 sec13.60 sec340 hpAWD
201725t Prestige Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.00 sec240 hpRWD
201720d R-Sport Sedan 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-48.40 sec16.40 sec180 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds Gas engines of 5W-30 engine oil, SL12-301 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSL12-301
Engine Coolant Capacity9.0
Engine Coolant Capacity8.0-8.2
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity7.6 qt
Engine Oil5W-30

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs97.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts148.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)14.75 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap0.035-0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque16.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil TypeSPA2
Oil Capacity2.71 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91 psi
RPM@IDLE rpm
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65 psi
RPM@IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 43; Rear: 24
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque52
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Using new bolt

159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6059 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
160.0 inch lbs.; Sep 2: 132.0 inch lbs.60 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
114.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
2125.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 10 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-815 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-8360 degrees
4Bolts 1-825.8 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-890 degrees
6Bolts 1-8120 degrees
7Left side head bolts 8,9,1018.5 ft. lbs
8Left side head bolts 11and128.8 ft. lbs
9Right side head bolt 918.5 ft. lbs
10Right side head bolts 10and118.8 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.0ft. lbs.5 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-107 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1039 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-10180 degrees
5Bolts 1-1039 ft. lbs
6Bolts 1-1090 degrees
7Bolts 1-10120 degrees
810.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
252.0 ft. lbs.52 ft. lbs
383.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
184.0 inch lbs.84 in
215.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 20,000 mi; spark plugs every 80,000 mi; coolant at 160,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 160,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 10,000 miFuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 16,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 30,000 miTire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 40,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
At 160,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Jaguar XE stands out as the debut year with the highest complaint volume in the generation, recording 20 complaints alongside 2 recalls, 1 investigation, and a substantial 614 Technical Service Bulletins. This contrasts sharply with the steep decline in complaints across subsequent years—falling to 8 in 2018, 6 in 2019, and just 2 in 2020—while recalls remained constant at 2 per year, suggesting that early production issues were progressively addressed but some safety defects persisted. The 2017 model’s top complaint areas were engine-related (5), followed by air bags (2) and fuel/propulsion system (2), and it also logged 4 crash and 2 fire complaints, though the federal data does not specify root causes. The presence of an investigation in 2017, absent in later years, further highlights the initial model year’s teething problems. Given this trend, the 2017 Jaguar XE represents a higher risk of encountering unresolved issues compared to later model years, making it a less advisable choice for a used purchase.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
614
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
20
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 2 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine5
Air Bags2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1
Fuel System, Gasoline,Electrical System,Engine1
Fuel System, Diesel1
Air Bags,Seats1
Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V286000Fuel System, DieselReported 27/04/2017

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 XE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L diesel engine. The vehicles have a fuel return hose that may leak. Remedy: 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…

21V248000Structure:BodyReported 08/04/2021

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 and 2020 Jaguar XE vehicles that received a replacement rear rail assembly as part of a service repair. Missing spot welds may weaken the… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear rail assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 614 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TUCC_JUN2025_462025-06-13Power TrainMIL on Instrument cluster.
TUCC_MAY2025_282025-05-09Unknown Or OtherTELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
SSM76314 - 25APR252025-04-25Electrical SystemTelematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
TUCC_APR2025_182025-04-11Electrical SystemLeaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Jaguar_H422_21MAR252025-03-21Unknown Or OtherPowertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 XE take?

Gas engines of Gas engines: 5W-30 Lubricant meeting Jaguar/Land Rover specification STJLR03.5003 or equivalent. Diesel engines: Lubricant meeting Jaguar/Land Rover specification STJLR03.5007 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 XE have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.