Car Record Book

2016 Cadillac XTS recalls & problems

The 2016 Cadillac XTS has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 22 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints).

Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints22filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
2016 Cadillac XTS in an NHTSA crash test
2016 Cadillac XTS in an NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

No safety recalls have been filed for the 2016 Cadillac XTS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2016 Cadillac XTS NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2016 Cadillac XTS NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

2016 Cadillac XTS 4 DR AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk11.8%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2016 Cadillac XTS 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk11.8%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

XTS

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

XTS AWD

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

XTS AWD

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

XTS Hearse

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

XTS Limo

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical system
700015,000 mi
Unknown or other
5000—
Fuel/propulsion system
2000—
Seat belts
2100—
Wheels
2000—
Structure
Body
1000—
Tires
Sidewall
1000—
Engine
1000—
Power train
1000—
Air bags
1000—
Suspension
1000—
Steering
1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.