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Cadillac XTS — MPG, VIN Decoder, Recalls, Reliability & Specs

Everything on the Cadillac XTS — 19 recalls, common problems, the best & worst years, full specs, MPG and NHTSA safety, by model year.

Data · NHTSA & EPA · 2013–2019 · 7 model years · Updated Jul 18, 2026 · 4.5 ★★★★★★★★★★ ForCar Score
Quick answer

The Cadillac XTS spans 2013–2019 with 19 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2013, 2014, 2017 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2018, 2019, 2015. It delivers up to 22 mpg combined and 5-star NHTSA safety.

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2013–2019
Years
19
Recalls
22
Top MPG
5★
NHTSA
216
Complaints
FIG.01
4.5/5
★★★★★★★★★★
ForCar Reliability Score
Our editorial rating · 7 model years
Cadillac XTS
Safety (NHTSA)5.0
Recall record4.1
Complaint severity4.5

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.

Overview

The Cadillac XTS is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2013 to 2019 across multiple generations.

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How to read a Cadillac XTS VIN — every digit explained

Every Cadillac XTS carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

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1–3 · WMI1XX
4–8 · VDSCM826
9 · Check5
10 · YearR
11 · PlantA
12–17 · Serial004352
  • WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Cadillac and the country it was built in.
  • VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
  • Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
  • Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
  • Plant (11) — which factory assembled this XTS.
  • Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
17 CHARS·SOURCE SAE / ISO 3779 · NHTSA vPIC

Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your XTS, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.

How many recalls does the Cadillac XTS have?

The Cadillac XTS has 19 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2013–2019. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

2019 Cadillac XTS recalls 2

Seat Belts:front18V899000

What's wrong. 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.

Risk. If the securing rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the cable mounting strap in the event of a crash, preventing the occupant from being properly restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat buckle assemblies, replacing them if the rivets are missing, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N182204040.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper18V576000

What's wrong. 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.

Risk. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

2018 Cadillac XTS recalls 1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper18V576000

What's wrong. 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.

Risk. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

2015 Cadillac XTS recalls 3

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module26V329000

What's wrong. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix. Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

Parking Brake14V541000

What's wrong. 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 manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.

Risk. Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.

Fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.

Air Bags:side/window15V666000

What's wrong. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

2014 Cadillac XTS recalls 4

Parking Brake14V541000

What's wrong. 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 manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.

Risk. Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.

Fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings14V116000

What's wrong. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.

Risk. The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's number for this recall is 14062.

Steering14V409000

What's wrong. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.

Risk. If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive14V518000

What's wrong. 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 manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."

Risk. In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers are to reprogram the SDM to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14532.

2013 Cadillac XTS recalls 5

Seats:mid/rear Assembly12V525000

What's wrong. 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 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202, "Head Restraints." The rear seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position after being folded forward. If the head restriant is at its lowest position and it falls forward, it will not meet the height required by the standard.

Risk. In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury.

Fix. General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2012. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-458-8006.

Electrical System13V220000

What's wrong. 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. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk. If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158.

Parking Brake14V541000

What's wrong. 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 manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.

Risk. Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.

Fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings14V116000

What's wrong. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.

Risk. The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's number for this recall is 14062.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive14V518000

What's wrong. 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 manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."

Risk. In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers are to reprogram the SDM to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14532.

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Best and worst years for the Cadillac XTS

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 7 tracked years, the worst years are 2013, 2014, 2017 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2018, 2019, 2015.

ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.

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YearOwner complaintsTop issueVerdict
2013 XTS103Electrical SystemAvoid
2014 XTS49Electrical SystemAvoid
2015 XTS13Electrical SystemBest
2016 XTS22Electrical SystemAverage
2017 XTS24Electrical SystemAvoid
2018 XTS0Best
2019 XTS5Power TrainBest
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA + ForCar
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What are the most common Cadillac XTS problems?

The most-reported Cadillac XTS problems are Seats (5 reports), Tires (6 reports) and Engine (16 reports) — out of 216 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:

5
involved a crash
6
involved a fire
2
injuries reported
0
deaths reported

Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Cadillac XTS specifications & dimensions

The 2019 Cadillac XTS measures 202″ long on a 112″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 4,200 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Cadillac XTS window sticker.

Wheelbase112″ (284 cm)
Rear track63″
Body / trimXts 4dr Sedan Awd
Curb weight4,200 lb (1905 kg)
Front track62″
Overall width73″ (185 cm)
Overall height58″ (148 cm)
Overall length202″ (513 cm)
Weight distribution (front/rear)59/41%

Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

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Cadillac XTS cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the XTS holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 104 cu ft of passenger volume and 18 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.

104
Passenger ft³
18
Cargo ft³
122
Total interior ft³

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Cadillac XTS tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires
Wheel sizeby VIN
Tire sizeby VIN
Bolt patternby trim
Tire pressure32–36 PSI
Engine oil
Oil typeFull synthetic
Gradeon oil cap
Capacityby engine
Battery
Main battery12V · group by trim
Key-fob cellCR2032
Wiper blades
Front bladesby generation
Rear bladeif equipped
Fuses
Fuse boxeshood + dash
Diagramon box lid
Light bulbs
Headlightby trim
Tail / brakeby trim
Fogif equipped

Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

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What MPG does the Cadillac XTS get?

The Cadillac XTS returns up to 22 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $2,850/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:

The 2019 Cadillac XTS (3.6L 6-cyl) gets 22 mpg combined and costs about $2,850/yr to fuel, emitting 408 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 4/10, smog 7/10) — about $3,250 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.

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YearCityHwyCombFuel/yrCO₂ g/miSmogEngine
2019 XTS192822$2,8504087/103.6L 6-cyl
2018 XTS192822$2,8504047/103.6L 6-cyl
2017 XTS182822$2,8504128/103.6L 6-cyl
2016 XTS182821$2,9504108/103.6L 6-cyl
2015 XTS182821$2,9504198/103.6L 6-cyl
2014 XTS182821$2,9504178/103.6L 6-cyl
2013 XTS172721$2,9504306/103.6L 6-cyl
ROWS 7·SOURCE EPA (ForCar database)

Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.

See how the XTS stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this XTS's real yearly fuel cost.

What engines does the Cadillac XTS have? Power & range

The Cadillac XTS is offered with 1 powertrain — 3.6L 6-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.

FIG.05
EngineDisplacementTransmissionDriveFuel
V63.6L · 6-cylAutomatic (S6)FWDRegular
ROWS 1·SOURCE EPA + NHTSA vPIC

Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

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How much does a Cadillac XTS cost to own?

A used Cadillac XTS sells for a median of about $13,500 for a 2019 — most listed between $10,700 and $18,900, from 186 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:

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YearTypical priceMarket rangeListings
2019 XTS$13,500$10,700–$18,9009
2018 XTS$17,500$11,995–$21,99533
2017 XTS$9,995$2,850–$12,90017
2016 XTS$9,995$6,277–$12,90020
2015 XTS$15,900$10,495–$15,90014
2014 XTS$9,995$5,200–$12,95035
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar market · real US listings

For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a XTS is worth today, or browse used-market prices across all models.

A Cadillac XTS tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

75%
Value @ 1 yr
53%
Value @ 3 yrs
37%
Value @ 5 yrs
$14,250
Est. 5-yr fuel
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$
AgeValue retainedEst. resale valueLost to depreciation
Year 175%$22,500−$7,500
Year 263%$18,900−$11,100
Year 353%$15,900−$14,100
Year 444%$13,200−$16,800
Year 537%$11,100−$18,900
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar estimate

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

  • Depreciation — the biggest cost: this XTS loses about 63% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
  • Fuel — ≈ $14,250 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
  • Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the XTS ages.
  • Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

How much is a Cadillac XTS to insure?

A Cadillac XTS costs about $1,514 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 5% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (105, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.

FIG.07
$1,514/yr
estimate · typical driver · full coverage · US average
$1,514
Est. / year
+5%
vs average car
$1,287–1,741
Typical range
105
HLDI loss index
CheaperAveragePricier
Where the money goes · full coverage
Liability (BI + PD)$727
Collision$424
Comprehensive$182
Other (UM / PIP)$182
LOSS INDEX 105·UNIT est. $/yr·SOURCE HLDI × NAIC
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Estimate = US-average premium × the XTS's HLDI loss index. See Cadillac insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.

Is the Cadillac XTS safe?

The Cadillac XTS earns up to 5-star NHTSA overall safety — real government crash-test data. Ratings by year:

FIG.08
YearOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 XTS★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
2017 XTS★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
2016 XTS★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
2015 XTS★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
2014 XTS★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
2013 XTS★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA NCAP

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested model years.

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How many miles does a Cadillac XTS last?

A well-maintained Cadillac XTS typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.5/5.

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Check your Cadillac XTS’s VIN — history, recalls & specs

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All Cadillac XTS model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Cadillac XTS — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

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YearRecallsBest MPGSafety
2019 XTS2 recalls22 mpg
2018 XTS1 recall22 mpg★★★★★
2017 XTS2 recalls22 mpg★★★★★
2016 XTS2 recalls21 mpg★★★★★
2015 XTS3 recalls21 mpg★★★★★
2014 XTS4 recalls21 mpg★★★★★
2013 XTS5 recalls21 mpg★★★★★
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA + EPA

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

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Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the XTS?

By owner-complaint volume, 2013, 2014, 2017 drew the most reports. 2018, 2019, 2015 have the cleanest records.

How many recalls does the XTS have?

19 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2013–2019. Always check open recalls by your VIN.

What MPG does the XTS get?

Up to 22 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.

Is the XTS safe?

The XTS earns up to 5-star NHTSA overall crash-test safety; ratings vary by model year.

How many miles does a XTS last?

A well-maintained XTS typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the XTS reliable?

Our ForCar Reliability Score for the XTS is 4.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

What's the Cadillac XTS warranty?

New Cadillac models carry a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 4 years / 50,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Cadillac dealer.

Where is the Cadillac XTS made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your XTS's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Cadillac may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much does a XTS weigh?

The XTS's curb weight is around 4,200 lb. Its GVWR — the maximum loaded weight — decodes from the VIN.

How much ground clearance does the XTS have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Jul 2026. — ForCar Editorial Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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