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recalls
The Cadillac XTS has 10 recalls covering 508,371 vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (5). The 2018 Cadillac XTS earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 7 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
10
Most for 2014: 5
Units affected
508K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2018
Complaints, 12 mo
7
-65.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
14 rated versions, model years 2013 to 2019
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 11.8% risk | |
| 2019 | 4 DR · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 11.8% risk | |
| 2018 | 4 DR · AWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2018 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · AWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · AWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · AWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · AWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · AWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.8% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Cadillac XTS, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
7 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system80
- Unknown or other42
- Suspension41
- Engine16
- Service brakes13
- Exterior lighting12
- Steering11
- Complaints
- 225
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 6
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Cadillac XTS by component
- Air bags3 · 5,414 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 275K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 10K units
- Parking brake1 · 205K units
- Seat belts1 · 175 units
- Seats1 · 13K units
- Steering1 · 106 units
Cadillac XTS recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2019 Cadillac XTS recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2019 Cadillac XTS. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Cadillac XTS have?
10 recalls cover the Cadillac XTS, for 508,371 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (3 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Cadillac XTS?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 11.8% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Cadillac XTS?
Electrical system: named in 80 of the 225 safety complaints about the Cadillac XTS, then unknown or other (42). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.