Cadillac XTS
7 model years from 2013 to 2019, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2013–2019
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 21–22 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2018)
- Recalls
- 10 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2013 (92)
- Fewest problems
- 2016
- Interest
- 4,188 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2019 XTS in brief
The 2019 Cadillac XTS is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.6L 6-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 202 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,200 lb (4dr Sedan AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway), 3% worse than the 2019 large car average of 22.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Cadillac XTS has 7 model years in our data, from 2013 to 2019.
Its most efficient year was 2019 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 22 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (73), unknown or other (42), suspension (39).
Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2013 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 10 campaigns and 208 owner complaints.
How the 2013 XTS compares
The 2013 Cadillac XTS is a large car offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 202 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,184 lb (4dr Sedan Base/Luxury/Premium/Platinum Aw).
About the Cadillac XTS
The Cadillac XTS is a full-size car built by the American company Cadillac from 2013 until 2019. It is a four-door sedan with seating for up to five passengers. Based on an enlarged version of General Motors' Epsilon II platform, it has a front-mounted engine that either drives the front wheels or drives all four wheels.
From the Wikipedia article "Cadillac XTS", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2019 XTS pros & cons
Full 2019 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2016 XTS
22 owner complaints · 0 recalls · 1 crash report
Year to avoid2015 XTS
14 owner complaints · 3 recalls
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
XTS changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 202 in | 4,200 lb | Not rated | 2 | 6 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 202 in | 4,215 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 7 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 202 in | 4,215 lb | Not rated | 0 | 24 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 202 in | 4,215 lb | Not rated | 0 | 22 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 202 in | 4,215 lb | Not rated | 3 | 14 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 202 in | 4,215 lb | Not rated | 4 | 43 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 202 in | 4,184 lb | Not rated | 5 | 92 |
Alternatives to the 2019 XTS
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW 5 Series | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi A6 | 27 MPG | ★★★★★ | 7 |
| 2019 Lexus LS | 28 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2019 Lincoln Continental | 21 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S | 370 mi | Not rated | 10 |
| 2019 Jaguar XJ | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →