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Executive Vehicle Verdict

The 2018 Cadillac XTS has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA.

EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6l 6-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 22 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 17–22 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2018 Cadillac XTS?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
XTS 3.6L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
XTS Hearse 3.6L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
XTS Limo 3.6L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
XTS AWD 3.6L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
XTS AWD 3.6L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 16 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2018 Cadillac XTS?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 11.799999999999999%
4 DR AWD 11.799999999999999%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2018 Cadillac XTS models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2018 Cadillac XTS?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2018 Cadillac XTS?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #18V576000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2018 Cadillac XTS

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2018 Cadillac XTS

How many safety recalls does the 2018 Cadillac XTS have?

The 2018 Cadillac XTS is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2018 Cadillac XTS?

AutoUtility currently records zero consumer defect complaints on file with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for the 2018 Cadillac XTS.

A zero-complaint record in federal databases reflects submitted owner filings and does not guarantee the absence of mechanical issues.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2018 Cadillac XTS?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2018 Cadillac XTS earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2018 Cadillac XTS get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2018 Cadillac XTS range from 17 to 22 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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