Cadillac · XTS · 2016
2016 Cadillac XTS
0
Recalls
22
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2016 Cadillac XTS has no recalls and 22 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system (5 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2016 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 5 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 2016 Cadillac XTS currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 22 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 (5), unknown or other (5), fuel/propulsion system (2).
- Vehicle
- 2016 Cadillac XTS
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 22
- 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
Owner Complaints
22 totalSTEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 3, 2025
Stabilitrak light comes on that also causes the engine light to come on. The vehicle self-accelerate while in park and did again when in drive. Can not tell you how fast the Rpm accelerated due to panic that the vehicle was self-accelerating but it didn’t last long. Really quick ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 1, 2024
Screen completely unresponsive and delaminated
WHEELS
Jun 15, 2024
I was forced onto the shoulder of the interstate by a vehicle that came into my lane. As I went onto the shoulder, I hit a pothole (there were several), and it split my factory rim in half, damaging my tire, also. It took me several days to find a reasonably priced replacement f...
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AIR BAGS
Oct 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the seat belt was the cause of the air bag warning light being illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another inde...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 19, 2023
when You fill up the car. gas leaks to the ground. I culd smell the fumes coming out of my home heater vents in My bedroom. I went to the garage and the fumes were very strong. I open both garage doors a nd the man door. then worried about a explosion,Gas water heater is in the g...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 12, 2023
Spider cracks in CUE system not allowing visibility during reverse, safety concern.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 4, 2023
The screen on the Cadillac CUE system has cracked/spidered and now has become a serious safety issue. You have to continuously fumbled around pressing buttons while driving. I have contacted GM numerous times and have gotten the run around. I understand that there are a few class...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2, 2023
Transmission issues. In Virginia in addition to other states with same issues. Judge IN Michigan order class action suit to go forward against GM. Virginia cars should added to the list of other 26 states identified by the court.
POWER TRAIN
Jul 25, 2022
Catalytic converter cracked creating exhaust leak into engine compartment. The converter has been replaced 3 times in 75,000 miles for this defect. The latest replacement has now failed and is leaking exhaust necessitating a fourth replacement. Replacements to date: 1) March 1...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 1, 2022
Hazard lights go on automatically while driving. This creates a huge safety issue, especially when driving in high traffic areas as other drivers may mistake Hazard Lights as turn signals. I brought my vehicle in to a Cadillac dealership in December of 2020 to replace the Hazard...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2016 Cadillac models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Cadillac XTS have?
The 2016 Cadillac XTS has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2016 Cadillac XTS?
NHTSA has received 22 owner-reported complaints for the 2016 Cadillac XTS.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Cadillac XTS?
The 2016 Cadillac XTS received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Cadillac XTS?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2016 Cadillac XTS are electrical system (5 reports), unknown or other (5 reports), fuel/propulsion system (2 reports).
Does the 2016 Cadillac XTS have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2016 Cadillac XTS. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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