The 2015 Cadillac Xts has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 209,829 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS26V3290002026-05-214,125 affected
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…
AIR BAGS15V6660002015-10-16395 affected
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…
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…
PARKING BRAKE14V5410002014-09-09205,309 affected
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…
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
POWER TRAIN
2
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1
STEERING
1
SUSPENSION
1
1injuries
Total complaints17
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The cue system has totally quit so we are unable to change radio stations, get driving instructions, talk on the telephone etc. After reading online, this is a problem that cadillac is not addressing and just tells us we have to replace it at our cost. Very disappointed that this hasn't been…”
“Cue screen spiderd causing you to not control radio at times i’m driving and my radio is on 12 and the volume and can out of nowhere jump up to like 60 you cannot turn it down even if you hold the button on the steering wheel this has happened multiple times i’ve had at the dealership they…”
“This is my 2n cue system stereo, other was replaced under warranty and the screen is now cracking and affecting visibility and function”
“Please note gm pip5146a...chatter or bind feel on turns... Aka transmission shudder. According to cadillac dealer in durham, nc. The car needs it's rear differential replaced; 90,000 miles.. That is happening now. Ally, the extended warranty company, sent a technician to inspect the part. I don't…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 cadillac xts. The contact stated that the sun roof exploded without warning and shattered glass entered the vehicle. There were no injuries. Frankel & chesapeake cadillac (10240 york rd, cockeysville, md 21030, [REDACTED]) was made aware of the failure and had not yet…”
“Forward collision system has not been working properly for the past 3 years the car has been in for service for this problem the last time was march 1st 2023. I nearly had 3 accidents due to the system not working. The last contact was holman cadillac I was told by the service manager he would set…”
“Forward collision system has not been working properly for the past 3 years the car has been in for service for this problem the last time was march 1st 2023. I nearly had 3 accidents due to the system not working. The last contact was holman cadillac I was told by the service manager he would set…”
“Driving through the hills and curves of arkansas I lost power steering. I had trouble finding a safe place to pull off and controlling the vehicle.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Cadillac Xts as of
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