2013 Cadillac XTS Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,463miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Cadillac XTS, 4% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,463 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear seat head restraint does not lock in upright position. I drive with read head restraint folded down for visibility. When I try to lock in upright position for passengers, brighter head restraint locks upright.”
NHTSA complaint #11550616, filed 2023-10“The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 12v525000 (seats), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,463.”
NHTSA complaint #10919147, filed 2016-10, 46,463 miles“S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from constituent re copy of a letter to the general motors company, problem with his XTS 2013 Cadillac. The consumer stated the rear heated seats turned on by themselves. Also, the steering would make a knocking sound, while parallel parking or making a sharp turn. The dealer changed the steering mechanism. However, the noise was still present. The dealer informed the consumer, the noise was normal. Updated 12/01/14.”
NHTSA complaint #10650176, filed 2014-10Related recalls
- 12V525000Oct 31, 2012General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured from October 12, 2011, through August 30, 2012, for failing to comply…Covers: Cadillac XTS 2013
Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 Cadillac XTS
41 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Cadillac XTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology