no report yet
Driver side: inflator module
NewRisk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2015 Cadillac XTSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2015 Cadillac XTS, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-666 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kieran White, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Cadillac XTS has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Exterior lighting
2Power train
1Steering
1Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags
1Visibility
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Equipment
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 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 · 2017 Q1
Air bags: side/window
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not…
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.
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
2015 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
2015 Cadillac XTS safety ratings
2015 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.
I have a 2015 Cadillac XTS I am experiencing water in the headlight and condensation I am well aware of there have been many complaints about this issue I would like Cadillac to repair this
Forward collision system has not been working properly for the past 3 years the car has been in for service for this problem the last time was March 1st 2023. I nearly had 3 accidents due to the system not working. The last contact was Holman Cadillac I was told by the service manager he would set…
SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM ALERT IN DIC. WHILE DRIVING IN CITY, MULTIPLE ALERTS IN DASH BOARD AND INTERMITTENT BLACK OUT OF ALL GAGES AND INDICTORS TOTALLY UNPREDICTABLE, UNRELIABLE AND UNSAFE.
Own a 2015 XTS?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.