Cadillac · XTS · 2017
2017 Cadillac XTS
0
Recalls
24
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Cadillac XTS has no recalls and 24 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (4 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2017 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 unknown or other with 4 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 2017 Cadillac XTS currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 24 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 unknown or other (4), electrical system (4), suspension (3).
- Vehicle
- 2017 Cadillac XTS
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 24
- 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
24 totalPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 1, 2025
In 2019, GM released service bulletin 18-NA-358 that confirms the company's knowledge of of defective parts in transmissions. I have a 2017 Cadillac XTS experiencing these symptoms and GM should be responsible for parts failing due to metal shavings. This needs to be a recall. ...
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 16, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck, and the vehicle accelerated exc...
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STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 5, 2023
Numerous problems for a year have been: engine dies while driving, car totally dead with new battery, display partially black randomly or totally black along with radio display black, park assist is turned off. Headlights turn off and on by themselves; The latest is driving up a ...
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SUSPENSION
May 1, 2023
Rear suspension not holding air. Rear suspension went flat while driving in highway. Had to pull over due to sudden rough ride
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 1, 2023
THE MAJOR COMPONENT OF THIS CAR IS THE CUE SCREEN. THE CUE SCREEN IS CONNECTED TO THE ABILITY TO DEFROST AND COOLING/HEATING SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, THE CUE SCREEN IS FROZEN AND THE OPERATIONS OF VARIES SYSTEMS ARE AT A HALT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUES. CURRENTLY DUE TO LE...
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SUSPENSION
Oct 8, 2022
With no warning and only 45000 miles on car rear air suspension motor failed on expressway! I quickly noticed my steering anti red seemed out of control! I quickly pulled over not knowing what was wrong. My husband came to meet me and immediately asked what was in my trunk! I tol...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 26, 2021
The CUE system freezes up and is unusable. It is intermittant.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jun 23, 2021
The cue system on my Cadillac cracked and it’s affecting my screen. No music no navigation. No air nothing and an annoying beep every 60 seconds.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 11, 2021
$70k for a vehicle and the screen spidered. Cadillac says not under recall. Not usable.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 6, 2020
LAST YEAR, WE BOUGHT OUR CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP USED. WE NOTICED THE CADILLAC CUE WAS VERY GLITCHY. WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CALIBRATED THE SYSTEM. WE WERE ON A TRIP USING THE GPS AND IT GLITCHED SEVERAL TIMES. HAD TO PULL OVER AND SET UP OUR PHONES. NOTHING WORKS I...
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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 2017 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 2017 Cadillac XTS have?
The 2017 Cadillac XTS has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Cadillac XTS?
NHTSA has received 24 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Cadillac XTS.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Cadillac XTS?
The 2017 Cadillac XTS received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac XTS?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Cadillac XTS are unknown or other (4 reports), electrical system (4 reports), suspension (3 reports).
Does the 2017 Cadillac XTS have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2017 Cadillac XTS. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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