repaired · 2016 Q1
Parking brake
Risk. Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
2014 Cadillac XTSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 2014 Cadillac XTS, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-541 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Cadillac XTS has problems
50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
11Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering1 crash/fire/injury
3Air bags
3Engine and engine cooling
3Structure
2Wheels
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
1513 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 1 |
| Suspension | 11 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 15 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Cadillac XTS recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Steering
Risk. If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other XTS year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XTS median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Cadillac XTS safety ratings
2014 Cadillac XTS 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What XTS owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Cadillac XTS. After the purchase, the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale in July of 2024. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 128,000. The contact stated that while attempting to obtain an…
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. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC XTS. THE CONTACT STATED THE NAVIGATION SCREEN HAD SPIDER WAS FRACTURED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN TOUCHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OCEAN CADILLAC (17800 IPCO RD, MIAMI, FL 33162, [PHONE]) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE…
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