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2014 Cadillac XTS

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 XTS.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2014 Cadillac XTS is a passenger car pairing a six-speed automatic transmission with EPA ratings of 18/28 mpg city/highway, and its 7.0-quart 5W-30 oil capacity points to a substantial powertrain beneath the bodywork. The model year carries 49 owner complaints—predominantly in the electrical system—along with four recalls, placing it well below the 103 complaints logged in 2013 but still far from the five-complaint low the lineup would reach by 2019. That downward trajectory across the 2013–2019 cycle suggests the brand was working through early issues in 2014, making electrical-system scrutiny and recall awareness essential context for any evaluation.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/28/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 660 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 660 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter22989313 alt 22753242
Spark plug12681660 alt 12680076
Battery88866309
Front wiper blades84621343 alt 84574892
Serpentine belt12645921 alt 12636137
Thermostat12681132 alt 12638452
Cabin air filter13356914

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length202 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight4215 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 28 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume104 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XTS of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.2–5.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 2014 Vsport Premium
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Vsport Premium 3.6L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.60 sec410 hpAWD
2014Vsport Premium 3.6L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec13.70 sec410 hpAWD
2013Premium 3.6L V66.60 sec15.20 sec304 hpFWD
2013Platinum 3.6L V66.90 sec15.40 sec304 hpFWD
2013Platinum 3.6L V66.90 sec15.30 sec304 hpAWD
2013Platinum 3.6L V67.20 sec15.70 sec304 hpAWD
2018V-Sport Platinum 3.6L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.60 sec410 hpAWD
2018V-Sport Platinum 3.6L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.60 sec410 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 15.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.0-7.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 18, upper intake cover: 7.3 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts34 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Type41-109
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194-225 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-100
Injector Primary Resistance1.9-2.3 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket46 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle129 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 in
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.18 in / 0.787 in / 0.905 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install a new nut and tighten to 111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45 degrees, Step 3: 185.0111 ft. lbs
Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install a new nut and tighten to 111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45 degrees, Step 3: 185.0111 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install a new nut and tighten to 111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45 degrees, Step 3: 185.0111 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 15074 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts:150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts:150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miIgnition Coil (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 97,500 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Cadillac XTS occupies a transitional point in this generation's federal record, sitting between the highly problematic 2013 debut—which saw 103 complaints and 5 recalls—and the significantly improved 2015 model. Across the generation, there is a clear downward trend in both complaints and recalls, dropping from 103 to 49 to 14 complaints in the first three years, indicating that early production issues were progressively ironed out. For the 2014 target year specifically, federal complaints dropped by more than half to 49 and recalls decreased from five to four, yet it still recorded three fire complaints and two crash complaints with unspecified root causes. The primary trouble areas for 2014 are the electrical system and suspension, with seven and six complaints respectively. Given its position as an imperfect midpoint in the generation's improvement arc, the 2014 model is a mediocre choice; a prudent buyer should skip it in favor of the 2015 model, which offers a much steeper drop in documented defects.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1803
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
49
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 49 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System7
Suspension6
Unknown Or Other5
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Air Bags2
Service Brakes2
Equipment1
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V518000Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-InactiveReported 28/08/2014

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… 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…

14V409000SteeringReported 02/07/2014

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1803 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 XTS take?

7.0 qt of 5W-30 ONLY USE ENGINE OIL MEETING GM DEXOS 1 SPECIFICATION., per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 XTS have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XTS get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 28 highway / 21 combined mpg.