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2013 Cadillac XTS Recalls

5 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Sep 9, 2014

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Cadillac XTS average of 3.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor / Control Module-inactive, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2013 Cadillac XTS recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 14V541000

Parking Brake

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Sep 9, 2014

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 14V518000

Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor / Control Module-inactive

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Aug 28, 2014

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 14V116000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Mar 17, 2014

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 13V220000

Electrical System

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported May 24, 2013

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 12V525000

Seats › Mid/rear Assembly

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Oct 31, 2012

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury.

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Cadillac XTS model years

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2013 Cadillac XTS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac XTS have?

This verified dataset contains 5 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2013 Cadillac XTS. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2013 Cadillac XTS?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology