2013 Cadillac XTS problems and complaints
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Cadillac XTS. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (41), Suspension (25), Unknown Or Other (13).
Key takeaways
- 103 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 41 | 40% |
| Suspension | 25 | 24% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 13% |
| Engine | 12 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 6% |
| Wheels | 6 | 6% |
| Seats | 4 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cadillac XTS 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Cadillac XTS 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-05-01
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 Instrument or Cluster (IPC); and code 62, which refers to the Body Control Module (recalls 13 and 158)...
Suspension - filed 2026-02-09
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. The message to "Check Leveling System" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact researched and became aware of a recall; however,...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2025-12-08
Automatic Headlamp Leveling System malfunction causing safety issues with nighttime driving.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.