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.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 17–22 MPG (5 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
17–22MPG
5 EPA certified variants (3.6l 6-cyl powertrain configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

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.
View complete 2018 Cadillac XTS crash test & safety breakdown →

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.

View all 2018 Cadillac XTS problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →

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.
View all 2018 Cadillac XTS recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.