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2016 Jaguar XE

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 XE.

The 2016 Jaguar XE marked the introduction of this compact executive sedan, built on Jaguar's new aluminum-intensive platform designed to compete in the compact luxury sport segment. While specific engine options are not detailed in the available records, the model represented Jaguar's push into the entry-level luxury market against established rivals. From a reliability perspective, this 2016 model year precedes the complaint tracking period that began in 2017, but the trajectory captured in subsequent years shows a substantial improvement—from 20 complaints in 2017 down to just 2 by 2020—suggesting that Jaguar refined the XE's dependability significantly in the years following its launch, which positions the 2016 as an early build that may warrant closer scrutiny compared to later iterations.

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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

Reliability & federal safety record

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

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
106
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 106 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SFCC_FEB2024_352024-02-09Engine And Engine CoolingAfter thermostat replacement, the instrument cluster says that the engine is overheating…
SFCC_JAN2024_412024-01-12Power TrainAfter thermostat replacement, the instrument cluster says that the engine is overheating…
SFCC_JUN2023_472023-06-26StructureA customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
SSM760102023-06-14EquipmentA customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
SSM759642023-03-14Power TrainAmber Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Displayed – Engine May Not Start With Multiple…

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

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific XE. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2016 XE have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.