Component Record

Cadillac XTS 2013 Brakes Problems

9 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2013 Cadillac XTS - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage9 complaints

9 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

14V116000Reported March 17, 2014 - 63,903 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 63,903 vehicles across all affected models.

14V541000Reported September 9, 2014 - 205,309 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 205,309 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System41 Suspension25 Unknown Or Other13 Engine12 Lighting9 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.