Model year 2016 · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

2016 Cadillac XTS Limo: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Cadillac XTS Limo at 17 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 22 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

17

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as XTS.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Cadillac dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Cadillac XTS Limo recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 Cadillac XTS Limo, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2016 Cadillac XTS Limo in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Cadillac XTS Limo fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Cadillac XTS Limo EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
XTS Limo3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular15/21/17 mpg$3,950524

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Cadillac XTS Limo crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Cadillac XTS Limo NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Cadillac XTS 4 DR AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars11.8%Optional
2016 Cadillac XTS 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars11.8%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Cadillac XTS Limo owner complaints

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac XTS Limo, most recently on Jan 20, 2025. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Cadillac XTS Limo complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system7
Unknown or other5
Fuel/propulsion system2
Seat belts2
Wheels2
Air bags1
Engine1
Power train1
Steering1
Structure: Body1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Cadillac XTS Limo model years

Cadillac XTS Limo by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 XTS Limo17 mpg26—
2018 XTS Limo17 mpg175/5
2017 XTS Limo17 mpg0245/5
2015 XTS Limo17 mpg3145/5

All Cadillac XTS Limo years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Cadillac models

2016 Cadillac ATS2016 Cadillac ATS-V2016 Cadillac CT62016 Cadillac CTS2016 Cadillac ELR2016 Cadillac Escalade2016 Cadillac SRX2016 Cadillac XTS2016 Cadillac XTS Hearse

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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