CADILLAC 2013 CADILLAC XTS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 CADILLAC XTS
Brand
CADILLAC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2013 CADILLAC XTS vehicles due to air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive issues. In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026