2013 Cadillac Xts Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Cadillac Xts.
Worst 2013 Cadillac Xts Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Suspension Failures
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Cadillac Xts.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 40 | — | 2 | 74,396 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 24 | — | — | 60,343 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | 1 | 54,367 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 40,376 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 56,260 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 55,289 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Cadillac Xts
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~292,053 vehicles.
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.
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."
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.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured from October 12, 2011, through August 30, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202, "Head Restraints." The rear seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position after being folded forward. If the head restriant is at its lowest position and it falls forward, it will not meet the height required by the standard.
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2013 Cadillac Xts — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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