2013 Cadillac XTS Recalls
Total Recalls
Source: NHTSA Campaign Data
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What the recall count means for the 2013 Cadillac XTS
The 2013 Cadillac XTS has 6 recall campaigns on record. Yes, buyers should pay close attention. The 2013 Cadillac XTS has 5 serious recalls touching safety-critical systems, so a VIN-specific remedy check should happen before you buy.
Which systems are affected?
The main systems named in recall filings for the 2013 Cadillac XTS include SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, PARKING BRAKE.
What should buyers check before purchase?
Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.
What is the most serious recall on the 2013 Cadillac XTS?
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac XTS have?
Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.
Are there safety critical recalls for the 2013 Cadillac XTS?
Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- Primary source
- NHTSA recall filings and campaign references
- Workflow
- Count, campaign details, remedy status, and VIN verification
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