Every 2015 Cadillac XTS recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 26V329000
May 21, 2026Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- 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 is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V329000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 15V666000
Oct 16, 2015Air Bags:Side/Window
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
Full recall details for 15V666000 →Parking Brake · NHTSA 14V541000
Sep 9, 2014Parking Brake
- Problem
- 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 fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
- Risk
- Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 14V541000 →
2015 Cadillac XTS complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Cadillac XTS, reporting 1 injuries. Cadillac has issued at least 1,634 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System5
- Unknown Or Other3
- Exterior Lighting2
- Power Train2
- Air Bags1
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (693)
- Electrical System (353)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (170)
- Engine (149)
- Power Train (104)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (102)
Read Cadillac XTS owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Cadillac XTS. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“A FAILURE OF THE SELF-LEVELING REAR AIR SPRING COMPRESSOR OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH PARKING LOT. "SERVICE REAR LEVELING SYSTEM" WARNING WAS NOT ACTIVATED / DISPLAYED AS PUBLISHED IN VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL NOR DID ANY AUDIBLE ALERT SOUND, NOTIFYING DRIVER OF ANY IMPENDING PROBLEM.”
2015 CADILLAC XTSAug 8, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11013828
“I have a 2015 Cadillac XTS I am experiencing water in the headlight and condensation I am well aware of there have been many complaints about this issue I would like Cadillac to repair this”
2015 CADILLAC XTSJul 14, 2026 · CT
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11750310
“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.”
2015 CADILLAC XTSOct 30, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11622738
“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.”
2015 CADILLAC XTSFeb 24, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11508980
“THIS IS MY 2N CUE SYSTEM STEREO, OTHER WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE SCREEN IS NOW CRACKING AND AFFECTING VISIBILITY AND FUNCTION”
2015 CADILLAC XTSMar 22, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11404317
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