Cadillac XTS years to avoid
The Cadillac XTS years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2019 is the cleanest year on record.
310
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
2013–2019
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
XTS years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 148 | |
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 71 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 33 |
Every XTS year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2017avoid | 33 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 19 | 3 | |
| 2014avoid | 71 | 4 | |
| 2013avoid | 148 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Cadillac XTS years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the XTS years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2019.
What is the best year for the Cadillac XTS?
By complaint volume, 2019 has the cleanest NHTSA record among XTS years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Cadillac XTS have?
Across all model years, the XTS has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 310 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.