Model year
2016 Cadillac XTS
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 22 complaints for the 2016 Cadillac XTS (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 103 complaints
- 2014 50 complaints
- 2015 14 complaints
- 2016 22 complaints
- 2017 24 complaints
- 2018 7 complaints
- 2019 5 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
22 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XTS · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| XTS AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| XTS AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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