Model year
2018 Cadillac XTS
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 7 complaints for the 2018 Cadillac XTS (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$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
18V576000 · Aug 30, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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…
Complaints
7 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, 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
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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 AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| XTS · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| XTS AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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Check a vehicle
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