Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac XTS. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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Owner complaints (14)
14 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 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 35.7% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 21.4% |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 14.3% |
| Power train | 2 | 14.3% |
| Air bags | 1 | 7.1% |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 7.1% |
| Equipment | 1 | 7.1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 7.1% |
| Steering | 1 | 7.1% |
| Suspension | 1 | 7.1% |
How 2015 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), 2015 Cadillac XTS 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 419 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 | 419 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 26 / 20 | $3,350 | 438 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 | 475 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2015 XTS for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2015 Cadillac XTS FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Cadillac XTS have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 26V329000 (air bag), 15V666000 (air bag), 14V541000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Cadillac XTS problems?
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (5), Unknown or other (3), Exterior lighting (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 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 2015 Cadillac XTS get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 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 2015 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 2015 drew 14. 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.