Missing welds may weaken rear rail assembly
Defect Summary
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 structural strength of the rear rail assembly.
Safety Consequence
The weakened rear rail assembly may allow the rear bumper beam to detach when the vehicle is being towed or the tow-bar assembly to detach when towing a trailer. either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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 1-800-452-4827. jaguar's number for this recall is h349.
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FAQ: Recall 21V248000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V248000?
NHTSA recall 21V248000 was issued by Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc on April 8, 2021. It addresses: Missing welds may weaken rear rail assembly. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V248000 or the manufacturer campaign number H349. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.