2008 Cadillac Xlr Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Cadillac Xlr. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When car is stationary in our garage, the gasoline vapors are way too strong! Literally can knock you over as you open the door between the house and closed-up garage. Doesn't seem to matter if it's recently been filled with gasoline or if it's depleted some. *took our car to the local cadillac…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-03-24

“When car is stationary in our garage, the gasoline vapors are way too strong! Literally can knock you over as you open the door between the house and closed-up garage. Doesn't seem to matter if it's recently been filled with gasoline or if it's depleted some. *took our car to the local cadillac…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2017-03-24

“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac xlr. The contact stated that a portion of the brake lights would no longer illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The technician informed the contact that the part was no longer being manufactured. The manufacturer was notified of the…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2014-12-01

“Traveling 65mph on a freeway, my cadillac xlr suddenly was uncontrollable; it then started to spin; was hit b a semi and continued to spin. I have had electrical problems with this car from day one. The morning before the accident the read out said wait for stabilitrak. I know there was a…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2010-01-29

“Traveling 65mph on a freeway, my cadillac xlr suddenly was uncontrollable; it then started to spin; was hit b a semi and continued to spin. I have had electrical problems with this car from day one. The morning before the accident the read out said wait for stabilitrak. I know there was a…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2010-01-29

“Traveling 65mph on a freeway, my cadillac xlr suddenly was uncontrollable; it then started to spin; was hit b a semi and continued to spin. I have had electrical problems with this car from day one. The morning before the accident the read out said wait for stabilitrak. I know there was a…”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · reported 2010-01-29
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Cadillac Xlr as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.