Cadillac XTS problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 100 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the Cadillac XTS (2013–2019). The 2013 XTS has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.
- Complaints
- 100
- Recalls
- 10
- Model years
- 7
- Worst year
- 2013
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Cadillac XTS years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2013 Cadillac XTS — 34 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System
- 2014 Cadillac XTS — 26 complaints; top problem: Suspension
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2015 (6 complaints).
Every Cadillac XTS model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 XTS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Engine |
| 2018 XTS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2017 XTS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System |
| 2016 XTS | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System |
| 2015 XTS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Electrical System |
| 2014 XTS | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Suspension |
| 2013 XTS | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System |
Most common Cadillac XTS problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System38 complaints
- Suspension19 complaints
- Brakes8 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech8 complaints
- Engine8 complaints
- Wheels & Tires5 complaints
- Lighting5 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control4 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain4 complaints
- Steering3 complaints
Complaint trend
Cadillac XTS recalls
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: If the securing rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the cable mounting strap in the event of a crash, preventing the occupant from being properly restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Risk: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
Risk: In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Risk: If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury.
Other Cadillac models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology