Cadillac XTS recalls

10 official safety recalls for the Cadillac XTS from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Driver air bag inflator may rupture

    Reported May 21, 2026Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 26V3290005,014 vehicles affected

    The front driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, sending sharp metal fragments toward occupants and risking serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the front driver air bag module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    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.

  2. Front seat belt buckle may separate

    Reported December 19, 2018Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 18V899000175 vehicles affected

    A missing rivet may allow a front seat belt buckle to separate from its cable mounting strap in a crash, leaving the occupant improperly restrained and increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect the buckles and replace assemblies with missing rivets, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Cadillac XTS vehicles. The front seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle head to the cable mounting strap.
    Consequence
    If the securing rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the cable mounting strap in the event of a crash, preventing the occupant from being properly restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat buckle assemblies, replacing them if the rivets are missing, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N182204040.
    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.

  3. Rear brake pistons may reduce braking performance

    Reported August 30, 2018Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 18V576000210,628 vehicles affected

    Insufficient coating on the rear brake caliper pistons may cause gas pockets to form and reduce braking performance, increasing crash risk. Dealers will bleed the brake system free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
    Defect
    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 form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
    Consequence
    A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
    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 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
    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.

  4. Side air bag inflator may rupture

    Reported October 16, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V666000395 vehicles affected

    A front seat-mounted side air bag inflator may rupture when deployed, so the air bag may not inflate properly and metal fragments may strike occupants, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the side air bag modules free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
    Defect
    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.
    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.

  5. Parking brake may remain partially engaged

    Reported September 9, 2014Model years 2013–2015NHTSA campaign 14V541000205,309 vehicles affected

    The parking brake actuator arm may not fully retract, leaving the brake pads partially engaged. Excess heat may build up and cause a fire. Dealers will update the parking brake software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE
    Defect
    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.
    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.

  6. Air bags may not deploy in a crash

    Reported August 28, 2014Model years 2013–2014NHTSA campaign 14V5180005 vehicles affected

    The sensing and diagnostic module may be set to manufacturing mode, preventing the air bags from deploying in a crash and increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will reprogram the module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
    Defect
    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.
    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.

  7. Steering fasteners may allow components to separate

    Reported July 2, 2014Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 14V409000106 vehicles affected

    Improperly tightened fasteners may allow steering components or the lower control arm and ball joint to separate, causing loss of steering and increasing crash risk. Dealers will check the fasteners and correct their torque as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING
    Defect
    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.
    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.

  8. Brake booster connector may melt and cause a fire

    Reported March 17, 2014Model years 2013–2014NHTSA campaign 14V11600063,903 vehicles affected

    A dislodged cavity plug may allow corrosion at the brake booster pump relay connector, causing a resistive short that may melt the connector and increase fire risk. Dealers will seal the plugs, reroute the vent hose and replace the front body wiring harness as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    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.
    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.

  9. Brake lamps may flash without braking

    Reported May 24, 2013Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 13V22000010,210 vehicles affected

    The brake lamps may flash intermittently when the brakes are not applied, and cruise control may disengage. A following driver may misread the lamps when the vehicle is braking, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will reprogram the body control module.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
    Consequence
    If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158.
    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.

  10. Rear head restraints may not lock upright

    Reported October 31, 2012Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 12V52500012,626 vehicles affected

    A rear head restraint may not lock upright after being folded forward and may fall below the required height, increasing the risk of neck injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the head restraints free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured from October 12, 2011, through August 30, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202, "Head Restraints." The rear seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position after being folded forward. If the head restriant is at its lowest position and it falls forward, it will not meet the height required by the standard.
    Consequence
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury.
    Remedy
    General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2012. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-458-8006.
    Notes
    This is General Motors' recall number 12258.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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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