Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Cadillac XTS. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Electronic Parking Brake may Drag
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
- 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.
Reprogram Sensing And Diagnostic Module
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, to June 27, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."
- Consequence
- In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers are to reprogram the SDM to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14532.
Improperly Torqued Steering Component Fasteners
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
- Consequence
- If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.
Brake Booster Pump Relay Connector Corrosion
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's number for this recall is 14062.
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Owner complaints (50)
50 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 32% |
| Suspension | 11 | 22% |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 18% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 12% |
| Steering | 4 | 8% |
| Air bags | 3 | 6% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 6% |
| Structure | 3 | 6% |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 4% |
| Engine | 2 | 4% |
How 2014 compares with other XTS years
Best and worst XTS years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 103 | 5 |
| 2014 | 50 | 4 |
| 2015 | 14 | 3 |
| 2016 | 22 | 0 |
| 2017 | 24 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Cadillac XTS 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 417 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 21 | $3,200 | 417 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 26 / 20 | $3,350 | 448 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | $4,350 | 475 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2014 Cadillac XTS FAQ
How many recalls does the 2014 Cadillac XTS have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 14V541000 (brake), 14V518000 (air bag), 14V409000 (steering), 14V116000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2014 Cadillac XTS problems?
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (16), Suspension (11), Unknown or other (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2014 Cadillac XTS get?
EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 18 city, 28 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2014 Cadillac XTS get?
NHTSA rated the 2014 Cadillac XTS 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.8% rollover risk).
How does the 2014 XTS compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2019 Cadillac XTS model years at least five years old, the 2019 drew the fewest complaints (5) and the 2013 the most (103). The 2014 drew 50. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.