Cadillac XTS years to avoid and best years
Newer Cadillac XTS years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 6 (103 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 1 (from 5 complaints), 2015 at 1 (from 14 complaints), and 2016 at 2 (from 22 complaints). On the 2013 Cadillac XTS, 20 of 103 complaints name Suspension.
Data as of .
Cadillac XTS reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Cadillac XTS. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → Fewest | 1 | 5 | 2 | Air bags, Seats | 18.8 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 18.8 |
| 2017 → | 4 | 24 | 0 | Electrical system | 18.8 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 2 | 22 | 0 | Electrical system | 18.6 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 1 | 14 | 3 | Powertrain | 18.8 |
| 2014 → | 4 | 50 | 4 | Electrical system | 18.8 |
| 2013 → Most | 6 | 103 | 5 | Suspension | 18.8 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 5W-30 (0W-30 below -29°C) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/55R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 14V-541 covers certain 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles: dealers update the electronic parking brake software. Recall 18V-576 covers certain 2018-2019 Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles, and also many other GM models: rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance; dealers bleed the brake system. Recall 26V-329 covers certain 2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles among other Cadillacs: the front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment; dealers replace the front-driver air bag module.
Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac XTS years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 1 (from 5 complaints), 2015 at 1 (from 14 complaints), and 2016 at 2 (from 22 complaints).
Which Cadillac XTS year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 6 (103 complaints). On the 2013 Cadillac XTS, 20 of 103 complaints name Suspension.
How do Cadillac XTS owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Cadillac XTS years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What oil does a Cadillac XTS take?
5W-30 (0W-30 below -29°C); capacity is about 6 quarts with filter.
What does recall 14V-541 cover on the XTS?
Certain 2013-2015 XTS vehicles: dealers update the electronic parking brake software.
What tire sizes did the XTS use?
235/55R18, 245/45R19, or 245/40R20 depending on trim.