Cadillac · XTS · 2014
2014 Cadillac XTS
4
Recalls
49
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2014 Cadillac XTS has 4 recalls and 49 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system (7 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2014 Cadillac XTS page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system with 7 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2014 Cadillac XTS currently shows 4 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 49 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are electrical system (7), suspension (6), unknown or other (5).
- Vehicle
- 2014 Cadillac XTS
- Recalls
- 4
- Complaints
- 49
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
11.8% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 14V541000September 09, 2014
PARKING BRAKE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
Remedy Status
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.
NHTSA ID: 14V518000August 28, 2014
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, to June 27, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."
Remedy Status
GM will notify owners, and dealers are to reprogram the SDM to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14532.
NHTSA ID: 14V409000July 02, 2014
STEERING
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
Remedy Status
GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.
NHTSA ID: 14V116000March 17, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.
Remedy Status
GM will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's number for this recall is 14062.
Owner Complaints
49 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 18, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Cadillac XTS. After the purchase, the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale in July of 2024. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 128,000. The contact stated that while attempting t...
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EQUIPMENT
Oct 15, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle, attempting to start the vehicle infotainment system displays a black screen and glitched. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an indepen...
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SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Aug 13, 2025
My back brakes have locked up on me while going 65 miles a hour. It was smoking bad when I had to get back home.
PARKING BRAKE
Jul 15, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact slowly drove the vehicle to the residence five streets away. The contact exited the vehicle ...
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TIRES
Jun 27, 2025
Cracking on the white walls & splitting on the gold line wall I purchased the tires new (thinking) they was new with a warranty from discount tire witch they were new not used but already two years old & when I took them back to discount tire they said they was discontinued and t...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Jun 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into reverse, the rearview camera failed to display a rearview image. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rearview cam...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Feb 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the hazard lights unintendedly illuminated, and all the doors failed to unlock as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not di...
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SEAT BELTS
Nov 5, 2024
The steel cable coming from the floor anchor to the seatbelt has frayed and broken off from normal use. The problem was not noticed until the day before it completely detached. We purchased the car in May of 2015.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 21, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that while his son and wife were driving back to the residence at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact’s son pulled over to inspect the vehicle. The contact’s son cal...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine. The contact stated exhaust started entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents before the vehicle started losing mo...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Cadillac XTS have?
The 2014 Cadillac XTS has 4 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2014 Cadillac XTS?
NHTSA has received 49 owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Cadillac XTS.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2014 Cadillac XTS?
The 2014 Cadillac XTS received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Cadillac XTS?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2014 Cadillac XTS are electrical system (7 reports), suspension (6 reports), unknown or other (5 reports).
Does the 2014 Cadillac XTS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 4 recalls on record for the 2014 Cadillac XTS. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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