Cadillac XTS vs KIA K5
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Cadillac XTS | KIA K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 310 | 765 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2019 | 2021–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 56 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 52 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.8% | 16.5% |
Cadillac XTS by year
What breaks
Electrical System
80
25.8%
Other & Unspecified
42
13.5%
Suspension
40
12.9%
Brakes
20
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
19
6.1%
Lights
12
3.9%
Steering
11
3.5%
Wheels
10
3.2%
KIA K5 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
155
20.3%
Electrical System
95
12.4%
Engine & Cooling
90
11.8%
Other & Unspecified
90
11.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
57
7.5%
Body & Structure
43
5.6%
Brakes
27
3.5%