The 2014 Cadillac XTS's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 49 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

14V1160002014-17-03

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2014 Cadillac XTS has accumulated 49 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System7

02Suspension6

03Unknown Or Other5

04Engine And Engine Cooling2

05Air Bags2

49 total across 1 model years (2014–2014)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac XTS Fuel Economy

17–21mpg combined

15-18city

21-28hwy

$2,100-$3,050/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2014 Cadillac XTS ranges from 17 to 21 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

XTS - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city28 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

XTS AWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city26 hwy~$2,200/yr5/10 Average

XTS AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

XTS Hearse - Automatic (S6)

17mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

15 city21 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

XTS Limo - Automatic (S6)

17mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

15 city21 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2014 Cadillac XTS

33States

36%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

5115%

TXTexas

4313%

ILIllinois

288%

MIMichigan

278%

OHOhio

165%

PAPennsylvania

144%

INIndiana

134%

AZArizona

124%

MOMissouri

113%

GAGeorgia

93%

DCWashington DC

93%

COColorado

82%

CACalifornia

82%

DEDelaware

72%

VAVirginia

72%

NENebraska

72%

WAWashington

72%

NJ6

NY6

NC6

TN6

NV4

MA3

UT3

OK3

CT3

MD2

IA2

MN2

AR2

WI2

OR2

KY2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2014.

2014 Cadillac XTS Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2014 Cadillac XTS a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2014 Cadillac XTS. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Cadillac XTS?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Cadillac XTS. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2014 Cadillac XTS?

You'll get between 17 and 21 MPG combined from the 2014 Cadillac XTS, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2014 Cadillac XTS?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 49 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.