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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2016 Cadillac XTS.
Owner complaints (22)
Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac XTS (1 crashes reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 22).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Cadillac XTS.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Cadillac XTS 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2016 Cadillac XTS 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Cadillac XTS version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XTS 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,200 |
| XTS AWD 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| XTS AWD 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| XTS Hearse 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| XTS Limo 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.