2016 Cadillac XTS recalls and problems
No recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Cadillac XTS.
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2016 Cadillac XTS recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Stabilitrak light comes on that also causes the engine light to come on. The vehicle self-accelerate while in park and did again when in drive. Can not tell you how fast the Rpm accelerated due to panic that the vehicle was self-accelerating but it didn’t last long. Really quick and it went back to normal idling…
Screen completely unresponsive and delaminated
I was forced onto the shoulder of the interstate by a vehicle that came into my lane. As I went onto the shoulder, I hit a pothole (there were several), and it split my factory rim in half, damaging my tire, also. It took me several days to find a reasonably priced replacement factory wheel as I could not afford $900…
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the seat belt was the cause of the air bag warning light being illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who stated that the…
The screen on the Cadillac CUE system has cracked/spidered and now has become a serious safety issue. You have to continuously fumbled around pressing buttons while driving. I have contacted GM numerous times and have gotten the run around. I understand that there are a few class action lawsuits still ongoing over…
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 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2013 XTS has the most complaints (103). All Cadillac XTS years →
Questions
- Does the 2016 Cadillac XTS have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Cadillac XTS as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Cadillac XTS?
- Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by unknown or other (5).
- How many 2016 Cadillac XTS complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 20, 2025.