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
The worst 2015 Cadillac XTS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical5
- Driver assistance2
- Lights2
- Transmission2
- Airbags1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical5
- Driver assistance2
- Lights2
- Transmission2
- Airbags1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 on May 21, 2026.
Recall number 26V329000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V666000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is 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.
Recall number 14V541000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Cadillac XTS 1,635
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- Unknown or other
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
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- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- Unknown or other
- This PI communicates a procedure to clean oil leaking from the rain sensor.
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
2015 Cadillac XTS crash test ratings
Government 5-star crash tests. Higher is safer. Each row is a body style and drivetrain that was tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XTS 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Cadillac XTS 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
2015 Cadillac XTS fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | FWD | 14-18 | 21-28 | 17-21 |
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | AWD | 16-17 | 24-26 | 19-20 |
What 2015 Cadillac XTS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. Very disappointed that this hasn't been addressed in the past as many cars have been affected.
Forward collision system has not been working properly for the past 3 years the car has been in for service for this problem the last time was March 1st 2023. I nearly had 3 accidents due to the system not working. The last contact was Holman Cadillac I was told by the service manager he would set up appt with the factory service rep and he has not gotten back to me by today's date June 12th 2023. Looking forward to hearing from someone about this problem I feel I am getting the runaround! Thank you [XXX] [XXX] [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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. I don't know if the original part is still available. I 1st noticed the problem in Fall 2019. Shop invoice, 62,187miles, reflects differential fluid & filter change which temporarily, partially mitigated the problem for a few years. It never disappeared. I am not sure what the worse case safety scenario is. I never let it get that far.
Cue screen spiderd Causing you to not control radio at times I’m driving and my radio is on 12 and the volume and can out of nowhere jump up to like 60 you cannot turn it down even if you hold the button on the steering wheel This has happened multiple times I’ve had at the dealership they have seen the video and they’re telling me it’s possibly an electrical issue but it needs to be fixed before he causes an accident
This is my 2n cue system stereo, other was replaced under warranty and the screen is now cracking and affecting visibility and function
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 cadillac xts. The contact stated that the sun roof exploded without warning and shattered glass entered the vehicle. There were no injuries. Frankel & chesapeake cadillac (10240 york rd, cockeysville, md 21030, (410) 773-9246) was made aware of the failure and had not yet scheduled an appointment to inspect the vehicle and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,220.
Driving through the hills and curves of arkansas I lost power steering. I had trouble finding a safe place to pull off and controlling the vehicle.
Service side detection system alert in dic. While driving in city, multiple alerts in dash board and intermittent black out of all gages and indictors totally unpredictable, unreliable and unsafe.
Transmission won't shift into gear after shifter is moved with engine running. Dashboard indicator shows selected gears, but transmission doesn't engage.
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Questions about the 2015 Cadillac XTS
Is the 2015 Cadillac XTS reliable?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2015 Cadillac XTS, fewer than a typical XTS model year.
What is the 2015 Cadillac XTS year score?
The 2015 Cadillac XTS scores 82 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Cadillac XTS: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Cadillac XTS?
Electrical system, with 5 complaints. Next is driver assistance (2).
How many recalls does the 2015 Cadillac XTS have?
3 recalls, covering air bags and parking brake.
Is the 2015 Cadillac XTS safe in a crash?
In government crash tests the 2015 Cadillac XTS scored 5 out of 5 stars overall, depending on body style and drivetrain (2 versions tested).
What year does the Cadillac XTS have the most electrical problems?
The Cadillac XTS model years with the most electrical complaints are 2013 (41 complaints), 2014 (16 complaints) and 2017 (10 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Cadillac XTS get?
Official estimates for the 2015 Cadillac XTS range from 17 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.6L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 14-18 city and 21-28 highway.
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