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2019 Cadillac XT4: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2019 Cadillac XT4, most recently filed November 2022. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (3)

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2019 Cadillac XT4. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2019 Cadillac XT4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V868000 Filed Nov 23, 2022

Rearview Camera May Fail

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The video processing module (VPM) may lose communication with the rearview camera, causing a loss of the rearview camera image.
Consequence
Failure of the rearview camera image to display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the VPM software or replace the VPM, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety defect was mailed January 17, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222373320. .
92.1% repairedof 10,199 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V868000
Listed for 2019 Cadillac XT4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V649000 Filed Aug 20, 2021

Rear Seat Belt Retractor Not Secured Properly

Seat belts · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Consequence
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
78.4% repairedof 402 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V649000
Listed for 2019 Cadillac XT4. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V668000 Filed Oct 29, 2020

Missing Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Consequence
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
82.4% repairedof 194,105 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (20)

20 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Cadillac XT4, by component (top 9). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 20.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2019 compares with other XT4 years

Best and worst XT4 years →
2019202020212022202320242025
This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined

26
mpg combined
24
city
30
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,150
CO₂ tailpipe
336 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,512per year
$209per month
577gallons a year

Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2019 Cadillac XT4 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive24 / 30 / 26$3,150336
2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive22 / 29 / 24$3,400365

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2019 Cadillac XT4 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2019 Cadillac XT4 have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 22V868000 (rear camera), 21V649000 (seat belt), 20V668000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2019 Cadillac XT4 problems?

Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (10), Power train (6), Exterior lighting (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2019 Cadillac XT4 get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic version at 24 city, 30 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2019 XT4 compare with other years?

Among the 2019–2021 Cadillac XT4 model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 2019 the most (20). The 2019 drew 20. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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