2016 Cadillac XTS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XTS years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac XTS. That ranks 4th out of 7 XTS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 32%), typically at around 15,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Cadillac XTS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 32% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 23% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 9% | 690 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 9% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 54,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Cadillac XTS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Cadillac XTS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Stabilitrak light comes on that also causes the engine light to come on. The vehicle self-accelerate while in park and did again when in drive. Can not tell you how fast the Rpm accelerated due to panic that the vehicle was self-accelerating but it didnât last long. Really quick and it went back…
Screen completely unresponsive and delaminated
I was forced onto the shoulder of the interstate by a vehicle that came into my lane. As I went onto the shoulder, I hit a pothole (there were several), and it split my factory rim in half, damaging my tire, also. It took me several days to find a reasonably priced replacement factory wheel as I…
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the seat belt was the cause of the air bag warning light being illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic…
The screen on the Cadillac CUE system has cracked/spidered and now has become a serious safety issue. You have to continuously fumbled around pressing buttons while driving. I have contacted GM numerous times and have gotten the run around. I understand that there are a few class action lawsuits…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Cadillac XTS?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Cadillac XTS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Cadillac XTS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XTS model years, the 2016 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.