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2015 Cadillac XTS Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Cadillac XTS has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Cadillac dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Cadillac XTS, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Cadillac XTS owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Cadillac XTS, describing incidents dated September 1, 2016 to July 1, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 5 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 3 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
  • Power Train 2 complaints
  • Air Bags 1 complaint
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint

Together, the 14 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11750310 · Filed

    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

  • ODI #11622738 · Filed

    The CUE system has totally quit so we are unable to change radio stations, get driving instructions, talk on the telephone etc. After reading online, this is a problem that Cadillac is not addressing and just tells us we have to replace it at our cost. Very disappointed that this hasn't been…

  • ODI #11526626 · Filed

    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…

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Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

NHTSA #26V329000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported May 21, 2026 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 5,014 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N262555870 · Vehicles built July 31, 2014 – June 8, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

Safety consequence

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

Side Impact Air Bag Modules may Rupture

NHTSA #15V666000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice

Reported October 16, 2015 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 395 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 01320 · Owners notified October 19, 2015 · Vehicles built February 12, 2015 – February 24, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

Safety consequence

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 properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Electronic Parking Brake may Drag

NHTSA #14V541000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported September 9, 2014 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 205,309 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14471 · Owners notified October 28, 2014 · Vehicles built April 23, 2014 – August 22, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.

Safety consequence

Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Cadillac XTS model years

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