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2013 Cadillac XTS

5 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Parking brake

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

In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 205,309 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V541000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Air bags

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

The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 5 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V518000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Service brakes

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

In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 63,903 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V116000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Exterior lighting

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.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 10,210 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V220000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

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

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 12,626 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V525000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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