2015 Cadillac XTS Luxury 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 2015 Cadillac XTS Luxury AWD is a 304-hp 3.6-liter V6 with an automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $51,000 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 304 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 264 lb-ft of torque at 5300 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The XTS measures 202.0 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 | $51,000 ($69,937 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $51,995 ($71,301 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| 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 | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 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 | 202 in |
| Width | 72.9 in |
| Height | 59.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in |
| Front Track | 62.3 in |
| Rear Track | 62.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,215 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.3 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)
- 2015 Cadillac XTS 4 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Cadillac XTS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 21, 2026 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V329000
Oct 16, 2015 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
NHTSA campaign 15V666000
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
14 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Cadillac XTS
Owner Complaints
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Cadillac XTS (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
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 2015 CADILLAC XTS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.