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Cadillac XTS: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

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MakeCadillac
ClassLarge car, Special purpose vehicle
Model years (US)2013–2019
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Generations and technical specifications

Cadillac XTS2012–2020
Cadillac XTS
SpecificationValue
ProductionCanada and US: May 2012–October 2019
China: February 2013–2020
Model years2013–2019
2014–2020 (China)
Body styles4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
PlatformGM Epsilon II LWB
EnginesGasoline
2.0 L LTG turbo I4
3.6 L LFX V6
3.6 L LF3 turbo V6
Transmissions6-speed 6T70 automatic
6-speed 6T75 automatic
Wheelbase2,837 mm
3,015 mm (XTS-L)
Length5,128 mm (2013–2017)
5,103 mm (2018–2019)
5,212 mm (XTS-L)
Width1,852 mm
Height1,501 mm (2013–2017)
1,509 mm (2018–2019)
Kerb weightFWD: 1,812 kg
AWD: 1,896 kg
ClassFull-size car
AssemblyCanada: Oshawa, Ontario (Oshawa Car Assembly)
China: Shanghai (Shanghai GM)
DesignerTim Kozub
Christine Park (interior)

Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
2014, 2016, 2018–20193.6 L, 6 cyl6-speed automaticAll-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2013–20193.6 L, 6 cyl6-speed automaticAll-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2013–20193.6 L, 6 cyl6-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighway
2013–20193.6 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive11.8–13.1 L/100 km13.8–14.7 L/100 km9.0–10.2 L/100 km
2013–20193.6 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive10.7–13.8 L/100 km12.4–16.8 L/100 km8.4–11.2 L/100 km

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classLarge car, Special purpose vehicle
Model years in EPA data2013–2019
PowertrainsPetrol
Engine displacement3.6 L
Cylinders6
Transmission typesAutomatic
DriveFront-wheel drive, All-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (regular), Petrol (premium)
Configurations listed34
Forced inductionTurbocharged (on some versions)
Luggage volume (EPA)510 L
Passenger volume (EPA)2,945 L

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2013–2019

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Electrical system792013, 2014, 2017
Suspension412013, 2014, 2017
Engine and cooling192013, 2014, 2016
Brakes182013, 2014, 2017
Lights122013, 2015, 2017
Steering112013, 2014, 2017
Wheels102013, 2014, 2016
Airbags92013, 2014, 2015
Speed control and cruise82013, 2014, 2017
Transmission and drivetrain82013, 2015, 2017

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2013–2017, 2019: 218 complaints, 5 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

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