Does the 2014 Cadillac XTS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 Cadillac XTS, the most recent reported on September 9, 2014 (Parking brake). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Cadillac XTS?

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (16 complaints), followed by suspension (11).

How many 2014 Cadillac XTS complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 50 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2014 Cadillac XTS recalls and problems

4 recalls and 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Cadillac XTS.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2014 Cadillac XTS recalls

Parking brake

NHTSA campaign 14V541000 · reported September 9, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 205,309 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
The risk: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.

Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 14V518000 · reported August 28, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 5 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, to June 27, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."
The risk: In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers are to reprogram the SDM to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14532.

Steering

NHTSA campaign 14V409000 · reported July 2, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 106 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
The risk: If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 14V116000 · reported March 17, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 63,903 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.
The 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.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's number for this recall is 14062.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system16
Suspension11
Unknown or other9
Service brakes4
Steering4
Air bags3
Engine and engine cooling3
Structure3
Electronic stability control (ESC)2
Engine2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 15, 2026 · Suspension
Stabilink light intermittently turns on vehicle hestates act if it’s going to quit

Apr 3, 2026 · Electrical system · 198,000 miles
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Cadillac XTS. After the purchase, the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale in July of 2024. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 128,000. The contact stated that while attempting to obtain an extended warranty for the…

Nov 7, 2025 · Equipment · 122,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle, attempting to start the vehicle infotainment system displays a black screen and glitched. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnoses. The vehicle…

Aug 24, 2025 · Service brakes
My back brakes have locked up on me while going 65 miles a hour. It was smoking bad when I had to get back home.

Aug 4, 2025 · Parking brake · 166,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact slowly drove the vehicle to the residence five streets away. The contact exited the vehicle and performed an inspection of the…

XTS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2013	5	103	0	2
2014	4	50	2	3
2015	3	14	0	0
2016	0	22	1	0
2017	0	24	1	1

Across all years, the 2013 XTS has the most complaints (103). All Cadillac XTS years →

Questions

Does the 2014 Cadillac XTS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 Cadillac XTS, the most recent reported on September 9, 2014 (Parking brake). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Cadillac XTS?: Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (16 complaints), followed by suspension (11).
How many 2014 Cadillac XTS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 50 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 15, 2026.