2017 Cadillac XTS vs 2017 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Cadillac XTS | 2017 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 24 | 255 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,102 | 179 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 25–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 61,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XTS | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 164 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 25 |
| Power Train | 2 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13 |
| Steering | 2 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 43 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 39 |
| Stalling | 0 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 7 |
2017 Cadillac XTS
2017 Kia Optima
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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.