2014 Cadillac XTS Premium Collection AWD
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- Photo: 2014 Cadillac XTS Luxury in Black Diamond, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: CADILLAC XTS China (18) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac XTS 2017 Side Front by Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Cadillac XTS Luxury in Black Diamond, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac XTS 2017 Interiors by Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2014 Cadillac XTS Premium Collection AWD is a 304-hp 3.6-liter V6 with an automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $56,260 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 304 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 264 lb-ft of torque at 5300 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The XTS measures 201.9 inches long on a 111.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,215 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $56,260 ($77,248 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $57,185 ($78,518 *) |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6L LFX DOHC V6, direct injection |
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 304 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft @ 5300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve, VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 94.0 x 85.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19-in. polished aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 19-in. polished aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P245/45R19 |
| Tires Rear | P245/45R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,215 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2014 Cadillac XTS 4 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Cadillac XTS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 9, 2014 · PARKING BRAKE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
Consequence: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.
NHTSA campaign 14V541000
Aug 28, 2014 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, to June 27, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."
Consequence: In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers are to reprogram the SDM to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14532.
NHTSA campaign 14V518000
Jul 2, 2014 · STEERING
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
Consequence: If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.
NHTSA campaign 14V409000
Mar 17, 2014 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.
Consequence: The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's number for this recall is 14062.
NHTSA campaign 14V116000
50 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2014 Cadillac XTS
Owner Complaints
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Cadillac XTS (2 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2014 CADILLAC XTS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.