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2013 Cadillac XTS recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 103
Latest campaign: Sep 9, 2014

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Parking brake	1	Sep 9, 2014	14V541000
Air bags	1	Aug 28, 2014	14V518000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 17, 2014	14V116000
Electrical system	1	May 24, 2013	13V220000
Seats	1	Oct 31, 2012	12V525000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 9, 2014Latest campaign


Sep 9, 201414V541000	Parking brake Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V541000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 14V541000 · Sep 9, 2014
Aug 28, 201414V518000	Air bags: frontal sensor/control module-inactive In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V518000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, to June 27, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode." Risk In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers are to reprogram the SDM to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14532. Campaign NHTSA 14V518000 · Aug 28, 2014
Mar 17, 201414V116000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V116000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector. Risk The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's number for this recall is 14062. Campaign NHTSA 14V116000 · Mar 17, 2014
May 24, 201313V220000	Electrical system If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V220000 What's wrong 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." Risk If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158. Campaign NHTSA 13V220000 · May 24, 2013
Oct 31, 201212V525000	Seats: mid/rear assembly In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V525000 What's wrong General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured from October 12, 2011, through August 30, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202, "Head Restraints." The rear seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position after being folded forward. If the head restriant is at its lowest position and it falls forward, it will not meet the height required by the standard. Risk In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury. Remedy General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2012. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-458-8006. Campaign NHTSA 12V525000 · Oct 31, 2012

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Owner complaints by component103

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

103Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires
Electrical system	41	40	2
Suspension	25	24	0
Unknown or other	13	13	0
Engine	12	12	1
Service brakes	9	9	0
Exterior lighting	9	9	0
Vehicle speed control	6	6	0
Wheels	6	6	0
Seats	4	4	0
Hydraulic	3	3	0
Forward collision avoidance	3	3	0
Air bags	3	3	0
Steering	3	3	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	3	0
Tires	3	3	0

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that several codes will intermittently illuminate on the vehicle, such as code 813, which refers to a transmission communication failure; a malfunction with the…”
Filed 05/01/2026 · ODI 11735040
Suspension
“The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear suspension was bouncing, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver.”
Filed 02/09/2026 · ODI 11716757
Exterior lighting
“Automatic Headlamp Leveling System malfunction causing safety issues with nighttime driving.”
Filed 12/08/2025 · ODI 11703855

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2013 Cadillac XTS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac XTS have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Cadillac XTS. The most recent, 14V541000 (reported September 9, 2014), concerns parking brake. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Cadillac XTS?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 41 complaints out of 103 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Cadillac XTS?

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Recall summary by component5

Safety recalls5

Parking brake

Air bags: frontal sensor/control module-inactive

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum

Electrical system

Seats: mid/rear assembly