NHTSA Data Explorer

Cadillac XTS

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

Select a model year to filter results to that year of the Cadillac XTS.

Complaints

223

Active records

Recalls

10

Active records

TSBs

2,740

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

2

Crashes

7

Fires

6

Top reported issues — Cadillac XTS

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

72

Infotainment behavior

55

Operating state

52

Reporting mechanism

29

Ride/handling behavior

24

Driver assistance issue

21

Engine behavior

17

Noise

15

Vibration/harshness

15

Braking behavior

14

Electrical issue

13

Lighting behavior

13

Safety restraint issue

12

Powering on/off behavior

11

Steering behavior

10

Thermal issue

10

Performance issue

9

HVAC behavior

7

Starting behavior

6

Access/entry issue

5

Fluid issue

4

Recent change

4

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

4

Safety restraint behavior

2

Communication/network issue

1

Smell

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2013 CADILLAC XTS

Filed May 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that several codes will intermittently illuminate on the vehicle, such as code 813, which refers to a transmission communication failure; a malfunction with the Instrument or Cluster (IPC); and code 62, which refers to the Body Control Module (recalls 13 and 158). The Power Steering, Drive Carefully, and Suspension warning lights would illuminate. The instrument panel would suddenly black out, or certain monitoring systems, such as the…

2014 CADILLAC XTS

Filed Apr 3, 2026


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 vehicle, the contact was informed that the vehicle had been subjected to odometer fraud. The contact was informed that in 2022, the mileage was documented as 198,000. The contact…

2013 CADILLAC XTS

Filed Feb 9, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear suspension was bouncing, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The message to Check Leveling System was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact researched and became aware of a recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was taken to the residence and the vehicle was self-diagnosed and it was determined that the stabilizer bar had detached. The vehicle was…

2013 CADILLAC XTS

Filed Dec 8, 2025


Automatic Headlamp Leveling System malfunction causing safety issues with nighttime driving.

2014 CADILLAC XTS

Filed Nov 7, 2025


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 was not repaired. The contact mention the failure has occurred on two different occasions. The manufacture was notified of the failure and they informed him that he will have…

2014 CADILLAC XTS

Filed Aug 24, 2025


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.

2014 CADILLAC XTS

Filed Aug 4, 2025


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 vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front passenger’s side rotor was red-hot. The contact poured water on the rotor and steam filled the air. A mobile…

2014 CADILLAC XTS

Filed Jul 13, 2025


Cracking on the white walls & splitting on the gold line wall I purchased the tires new (thinking) they was new with a warranty from discount tire witch they were new not used but already two years old & when I took them back to discount tire they said they was discontinued and they had took just a deduction off the tires with a warranty and it was just like buying some new ones I ask the salesman what's the point of the warranty he don't know or help I couldn't afford to pay for some new ones…

2014 CADILLAC XTS

Filed Jun 18, 2025


Light come dash board stabilitrak light light for master break steering it has been in many wrecks and they sold it to me it keeps going sometimes when you hit the breaks jump’s stuffers the drivers seat goes all the way back when you get out off car

2019 CADILLAC XTS

Filed Jun 10, 2025


currently experiencing transmission shuddering — likely due to a torque converter issue. This was confirmed by an experienced mechanic at the dealership of Cadillac. After doing deep research I’ve learned is documented in Technical Service Bulletins such as TSB 18-NA-355 and 19-NA-121. The shuddering has caused the vehicle to slow down or speed up when at cruising speeds. There were no warning lights nor messages, but I've started to experience the issue/symptoms for about a month now. Which…

Data sourced from NHTSA's public datasets. Issue classifications are generated by Repair Surge. About this data.

Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.