Cadillac XTS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 226 owner complaints for the Cadillac XTS (model years 2013–2019). The most reported problem area is electrical system (80 complaints), followed by suspension (41 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 50 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 103 | 0 | 2 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (103), 2014 (50) and 2017 (24). Among model years at least two years old, the 2019 has the fewest complaints on file (6).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Cadillac XTS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 80 | 6 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 41 | 5 of 7 | |
| Engine | 16 | 4 of 7 | |
| Service brakes | 13 | 5 of 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 3 of 7 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V329000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2015 | 5,014 |
| 18V899000 | Dec 19, 2018 | Seat belts: front | 2019 | 175 |
| 18V576000 | Aug 30, 2018 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper | 2018–2019 | 210,628 |
| 15V666000 | Oct 16, 2015 | Air bags: side/window | 2015 | 395 |
| 14V541000 | Sep 9, 2014 | Parking brake | 2013–2015 | 205,309 |
| 14V518000 | Aug 28, 2014 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2013–2014 | 5 |
| 14V409000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Steering | 2014 | 106 |
| 14V116000 | Mar 17, 2014 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2013–2014 | 63,903 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 7 complaints and a fire in 6 complaints; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.