Research · 7 model years

Cadillac XTSEvery model year, 2013–2019

Across the 7 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 219 owner complaints for the Cadillac XTS. The 2013 model year has the most complaints (103).

01 —Model years

Cadillac XTS years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2019261Not rated18
20181005 of 518
201702415 of 518
201602215 of 518
201531405 of 519
201445025 of 519
2013510305 of 519
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2013103
201450
201514
201622
201724
20180
20196

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2019 XTS

2 campaigns

Seat belts: front

Free remedy

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Cadillac XTS vehicles. The front seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle head to the cable mounting strap.

Seat beltsReported Dec 19, 2018NHTSA 18V899000

Service brakes

Free remedy

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.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Aug 30, 2018NHTSA 18V576000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 9, 2026