2018 Cadillac XTS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Cadillac XTS, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Cadillac XTS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Caliper (service brakes)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Cadillac XTS have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 27,623 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the brakes had”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 3, 2025 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“In November of 2022 I noticed that after I would fill my 2018 Cadillac with fuel that it was extremely difficult to start. This same issue I had over the previous 4 years with my 2012 Buick Lacrosse t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 27, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Cadillac XTS (XTS AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–19 / 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 2018 Cadillac XTS
How do I know if my 2018 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Cadillac XTS; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 18V576000).
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.