MYRModel Year Report

2014 Cadillac XTS

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2014 Cadillac XTS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:24.194Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac XTS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2013: 103 complaints 2013 2014: 49 complaints 2014 2015: 13 complaints 2015 2016: 22 complaints 2016 2017: 24 complaints 2017 2018: 7 complaints 2018 2019: 5 complaints 2019
2014: 49 complaints
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YearComplaints
2013103
201449
201513
201622
201724
20187
20195

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250219

SUSPENSION 20%

20% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TAKATA INFLATTORS: HAD BEEN HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH THE STEERING IN MY CADILLAC 2014 CADILLAC XTS VSPORT FOR SOMETIME BACK IN 2017. IT WOULD BECOME HARD TO STEER AT TIMES WHEN NEGOTIATING TURNS ESPECIALLY OR WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181202

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TAKATA INFLATTORS: HAD BEEN HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH THE STEERING IN MY CADILLAC 2014 CADILLAC XTS VSPORT FOR SOMETIME BACK IN 2017. IT WOULD BECOME HARD TO STEER AT TIMES WHEN NEGOTIATING TURNS ESPECIALLY OR WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181202

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140407 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V116000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140627 — steering

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V409000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141015 — air bags

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V518000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141028 — 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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014.

Campaign 14V541000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Cadillac XTS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V116000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V409000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V518000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V541000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2014 Cadillac XTS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Cadillac XTS?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Cadillac XTS have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.