Cadillac XTS Recalls

The Cadillac XTS has 16 recalls covering the 2013–2019 production run, with the most serious being front airbag inflator ruptures on 2015 models where metal fragments can be propelled into the cabin, and side impact airbags on the same year that can rupture or fail to deploy in a crash.

The 2019 XTS has a recall for front seat belt buckles missing a rivet that secures the buckle to its mounting strap, meaning the buckle can pull free in a crash and leave the occupant unrestrained. On the brake side, 2018–2019 models have rear brake caliper pistons that can develop gas pockets and reduce rear braking performance, and 2018 models specifically have an additional issue where gas bubbles can form in the brake fluid itself, producing a soft pedal and longer stops.

Going back to the 2014 model year, certain steering gear and front lower control arm bolts may not have been torqued to specification, and if those bolts loosen, the driver can lose steering control. The 2013–2014 models have two separate fire-related brake booster concerns: a cavity plug in the brake booster pump connector can fall out, allowing moisture into the relay connector, which can corrode and create a short that melts the connector and starts a fire. Separately, some 2013–2014 vehicles may have left the factory with the airbag sensing and diagnostic module left in manufacturing mode, which disables airbag deployment entirely in a crash.

The 2013 model year carries the broadest mix of issues. The electronic parking brake can fail to fully release while also not illuminating the warning indicator, leaving the driver unaware the brakes are dragging. The rear seat headrests may not lock upright after being folded, reducing neck protection in a crash. The brake lights on some 2013 models can flash intermittently without the brake pedal being pressed, which can confuse following drivers and delay their reaction when the vehicle actually slows.