2016 Cadillac XTS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2016 Cadillac XTS, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2016 Cadillac XTS. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Cadillac XTS have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 24,132 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Stabilitrak light comes on that also causes the engine light to come on. The vehicle self-accelerate while in park and did again when in drive. Can not tell you how fast the Rpm accelerated due to pan”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 20, 2025 · Suspension
“Screen completely unresponsive and delaminated”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 23, 2024 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Cadillac XTS (XTS AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–18 / 23–28 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Cadillac XTS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac XTS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cadillac XTS | 5 | 103 |
| 2014 Cadillac XTS | 4 | 50 |
| 2015 Cadillac XTS | 3 | 14 |
| 2016 Cadillac XTS | 0 | 22 |
| 2017 Cadillac XTS | 0 | 24 |
| 2018 Cadillac XTS | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 Cadillac XTS | 2 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2016 Cadillac XTS
How do I know if my 2016 Cadillac XTS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Cadillac models
- SRX3,262 complaints
- Deville2,725 complaints
- CTS2,217 complaints
- Escalade1,713 complaints
- Seville801 complaints
- Escalade ESV533 complaints
- DTS527 complaints
- Catera468 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.