Recalls
5campaigns
1 rear camera · 1 seat belt · 1 tire
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
18filed
Owner reports, 2019–2025 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
26mpg combined
$2,512/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2 L 4-cyl· 9-speed automatic
2 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2020 Cadillac XT4. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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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
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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
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V649000
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Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss
Tires
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
- Consequence
- Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. 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 N212329050.
81.8% repairedof 33,838 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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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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Sensor Contamination in Electronic Brake Boost
Service brakes
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
- Consequence
- If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
97.5% repairedof 3,677 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (18)
18 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
0involved a crash
1involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 27.8% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 27.8% |
| Engine | 4 | 22.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 16.7% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 11.1% |
| Suspension | 2 | 11.1% |
| Air bags | 1 | 5.6% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 5.6% |
| Fuel system | 1 | 5.6% |
| Lane departure | 1 | 5.6% |
How 2020 compares with other XT4 years
Best and worst XT4 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20 | 3 |
| 2020 | 18 | 5 |
| 2021 | 12 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 31 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 |
This year (2020)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
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 30 / 26 | $3,150 | 336 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 24 | $3,400 | 366 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2020 Cadillac XT4 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2020 Cadillac XT4 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 22V868000 (rear camera), 21V649000 (seat belt), 21V115000 (tire), 20V668000 (power train), 20V588000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2020 Cadillac XT4 problems?
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (5), Unknown or other (5), Engine (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2020 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 2020 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 2020 drew 18. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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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