Model year 2017 · Large Cars

2017 Cadillac XTS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Cadillac XTS at 18–22 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 24 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

18–22

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

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.

2017 Cadillac XTS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2017 Cadillac XTS, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2017 Cadillac XTS 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.

2017 Cadillac XTS 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.

2017 Cadillac XTS EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
XTS3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular18/28/22 mpg$3,050412
XTS AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular17/26/20 mpg$3,350439
XTS AWD3.6L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular16/23/18 mpg$3,700486

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.

2017 Cadillac XTS 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.

2017 Cadillac XTS NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Cadillac XTS 4 DR AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars11.8%Optional
2017 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.

2017 Cadillac XTS owner complaints

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Cadillac XTS, most recently on Apr 11, 2025. 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Cadillac XTS complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system10
Unknown or other8
Suspension3
Power train2
Steering2
Back over prevention1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes1

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 model years

Cadillac XTS by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 XTS18–22 mpg26—
2018 XTS18–22 mpg175/5
2016 XTS18–21 mpg0225/5
2015 XTS19–21 mpg3145/5

All Cadillac XTS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Cadillac models

2017 Cadillac ATS2017 Cadillac ATS-V2017 Cadillac CT62017 Cadillac CTS2017 Cadillac Escalade2017 Cadillac XT52017 Cadillac XTS Hearse2017 Cadillac XTS Limo

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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