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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.

Metric2013 Cadillac XTS2013 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA complaints1031,909
Recall campaigns59
Service bulletins (TSBs)2,091182
Investigations08
Crash reports093
Fire reports297
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)20–2126–37
Median reported incident mileage57,500 mi80,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentCadillac XTSHyundai Sonata
Engine12735
Steering3341
Electrical System41260
Exterior Lighting9197
Service Brakes6142
Fuel/propulsion System0134
Air Bags3102
Power Train194

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling5196
Vibration / shaking557
Clunking / rattling0155
Check engine light0132
Loss of power076
Hesitation / surging045
Oil consumption038
Won’t start024

Compare all Cadillac XTS vs Hyundai Sonata years →

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.