Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Cadillac XTS, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2013 Cadillac XTS - 89 complaints in its first 8 years (103 to date)
- 2014 Cadillac XTS - 38 complaints in its first 8 years (50 to date)
- 2017 Cadillac XTS - 24 complaints in its first 8 years (24 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2014 Cadillac XTS - 38 complaints in its first 8 years (50 to date)
- 2013 Cadillac XTS - 89 complaints in its first 8 years (103 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cadillac XTS | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 Cadillac XTS | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 Cadillac XTS | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2016 Cadillac XTS | 22 | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 Cadillac XTS | 14 | 12 | 3 |
| 2014 Cadillac XTS | 50 | 38 | 4 |
| 2013 Cadillac XTS | 103 | 89 | 5 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V329000 | 2015 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. |
| 18V899000 | 2019 | Seat Belts | 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... |
| 18V576000 | 2018-2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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,... |
| 15V666000 | 2015 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 14V541000 | 2013-2015 | Parking Brake | 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... |
| 14V518000 | 2013-2014 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 14V409000 | 2014 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. |
| 14V116000 | 2013-2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. |
| 13V220000 | 2013 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. |
| 12V525000 | 2013 | Seats | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured from October 12, 2011, through August 30, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements... |