Does the 2018 Cadillac XTS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Cadillac XTS, the most recent reported on August 30, 2018 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Cadillac XTS?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).

How many 2018 Cadillac XTS complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Cadillac XTS recalls and problems

1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 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.

2018 Cadillac XTS recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper

NHTSA campaign 18V576000 · reported August 30, 2018 · General Motors LLC · 210,628 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
The risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Most reported problems

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

Unknown or other3
Electrical system1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, hydraulic1

What owners report

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

Jun 3, 2025 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 51,870 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the brakes had been previously replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle and determined that…

Dec 27, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
In November of 2022 I noticed that after I would fill my 2018 Cadillac with fuel that it was extremely difficult to start. This same issue I had over the previous 4 years with my 2012 Buick Lacrosse twice and each time it was a GM #12690512 Vapor canister Purge Valve each time at over $300.00 to correct the problem. I…

Jun 13, 2022 · Unknown or other
The screen on the CUE system cracked, spider web cracked. Under no particular conditions. I got in it one day and it was like that. The car is parked in a garage unless driven. I asked the dealership about this and if there was a recall. The dealership said they have had a lot of complaints about this, but no recall…

May 16, 2020 · Electrical system · crash reported
INFOTAINMENT CENTER MALFUNCTIONING. CLIMATE CONTROL, BACKUP CAMERA AND NEARLY EVERY CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY FEATURE DISABLED. CADILLAC HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX 5 TIMES AND NOW SAYS THAT IT CAN NOT BE CORRECTED. CADILLAC ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. SCREEN PIXELATES AND/OR GOES BLACK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN…

Sep 16, 2019 · Unknown or other · 23,000 miles
CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE (CUE) CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION AFTER RECALL UPDATES WERE INSTALLED. VEHICLE HAS HAD 4 ATTEMPTED REPAIRS TO CORRECT THE DEFECT PROBLEM STILL PERSIST AND PRESENTS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AS VISIBILITY TO HAZARDS AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ARE IMPAIRED AND IN SOME CASES REDUCED TO NONE. VUE…

XTS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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 2018 Cadillac XTS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Cadillac XTS, the most recent reported on August 30, 2018 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Cadillac XTS?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2018 Cadillac XTS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 7 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 June 3, 2025.