2013 Cadillac XTS vs 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Cadillac XTS | 2013 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 103 | 1,909 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 2,091 | 182 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 93 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 97 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 26–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,500 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XTS | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 735 |
| Steering | 3 | 341 |
| Electrical System | 41 | 260 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 197 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 142 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 134 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 102 |
| Power Train | 1 | 94 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 196 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 57 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 155 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 132 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 76 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 45 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 38 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 24 |
2013 Cadillac XTS
2013 Hyundai Sonata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.