2014 Cadillac XTS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2014 Cadillac XTS has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (16 reports).

4Recalls
50Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2014 Cadillac XTS recalls

Parking Brake

Recall 14V541Sep 9, 2014205,309 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Recall 14V518Aug 28, 20145 vehicles affected

Steering

Recall 14V409Jul 2, 2014106 vehicles affected

Most common 2014 Cadillac XTS problems

Problem areas named in the 50 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System16
Suspension11
Unknown Or Other9
Service Brakes4
Steering4
Structure3
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Air Bags3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Engine2

What owners report

2026-09-15, Suspension
Stabilink light intermittently turns on vehicle hestates act if it’s going to quit
2026-04-03, Electrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Cadillac XTS. After the purchase, the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale in July of 2024. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 128,000. The contact stated that while attempting to obtain an extended warranty for the vehicle, the contact was informed that the vehicle had been subjected to odometer fraud. The contact was informed that in 2022, the mileage was documented as 198,000. The contact researched to track the VIN and became aware that before the vehicle was purchased, the previous owner had logged the mileage as 145,000. The contact had not filed a report with any other agencies.
2025-11-07, Equipment
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle, attempting to start the vehicle infotainment system displays a black screen and glitched. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnoses. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mention the failure has occurred on two different occasions. The manufacture was notified of the failure and they informed him that he will have to pay out of pocket for the cost of the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
2025-08-24, Service Brakes
My back brakes have locked up on me while going 65 miles a hour. It was smoking bad when I had to get back home.
2025-08-04, Parking Brake
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact slowly drove the vehicle to the residence five streets away. The contact exited the vehicle and performed an inspection of the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front passenger’s side rotor was red-hot. The contact poured water on the rotor and steam filled the air. A mobile mechanic was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a seized brake chamber. The contact was informed that the electric parking brake needed to be replaced with an unknown part. The vehicle was n

2014 Cadillac XTS questions

Does the 2014 Cadillac XTS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2014 Cadillac XTS: Parking Brake; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Steering; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Cadillac XTS?

Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (16), Suspension (11), Unknown Or Other (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Cadillac XTS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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