2016 Cadillac XTS reliability
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac XTS over 11 years — 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most XTS years here — under the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 22), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Seat belts (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
The 2015 XTS has 14 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2017 has 24 complaints, 4 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Cadillac XTS. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (22 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Stabilitrak light comes on that also causes the engine light to come on. The vehicle self-accelerate while in park and did again when in drive. Can not tell you how fast the Rpm accelerated due to panic that the vehicle…"
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"Screen completely unresponsive and delaminated"
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"I was forced onto the shoulder of the interstate by a vehicle that came into my lane. As I went onto the shoulder, I hit a pothole (there were several), and it split my factory rim in half, damaging my tire, also. It…"
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"The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the seat belt was the cause of the air bag warning…"
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"The screen on the Cadillac CUE system has cracked/spidered and now has become a serious safety issue. You have to continuously fumbled around pressing buttons while driving. I have contacted GM numerous times and have…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Cadillac XTS 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2016 Cadillac XTS 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| XTS | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG | $3100 |
| XTS all-wheel drive | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG | $3250 |
| XTS all-wheel drive | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG | $4450 |
| XTS Hearse | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $3800 |
| XTS Limo | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $3800 |
Specs and fitment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Cadillac XTS reliable?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac XTS over 11 years — 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most XTS years here — under the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2016 Cadillac XTS?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 22), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Seat belts (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
Is the 2016 Cadillac XTS more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2015 XTS has 14 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2017 has 24 complaints, 4 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.
Has the 2016 Cadillac XTS been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2016 Cadillac XTS.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Cadillac XTS?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2016 Cadillac XTS with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2016 Cadillac XTS get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Cadillac XTS is 18.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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.