Cadillac XT5 complaints by model year
304 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 66 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 124 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 26 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 24 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 26 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 15 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Cadillac XT5 recalls (15)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one XT5 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V459000 | Jun 20, 2024 | Instrument Panel May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 101 | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 98.6% |
| 24V311000 | May 2, 2024 | Driver's Front Air Bag May Tear | 2024 | 100% |
| 23V681000 | Oct 12, 2023 | Windshield Not Sealed Properly | 2024 | 100% |
| 23V172000 | Mar 16, 2023 | Transmission Built with Incorrect Sun Gear | 2022, 2023 | 94.3% |
| 23V043000 | Feb 2, 2023 | Half-Shaft May Separate from Transmission | 2023 | 90% |
| 22V709000 | Sep 22, 2022 | Rearview Camera May Fail | 2020, 2021 | 91.7% |
| 22V708000 | Sep 22, 2022 | Illegible Tire Label/FMVSS 110 | 2023 | 91.7% |
| 22V446000 | Jun 23, 2022 | Fuel Tank Rollover Valve May Not Properly Seal | 2022 | 96.1% |
| 22V427000 | Jun 16, 2022 | Rear Suspension Toe Link May Separate | 2022 | 98.1% |
| 21V422000 | Jun 3, 2021 | Fuel Supply Lines Improperly Installed | 2021 | 99.3% |
| 21V115000 | Feb 25, 2021 | Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss | 2020 | 81.8% |
| 20V684000 | Nov 5, 2020 | Tires may have been Overcured | 2020 | 95.8% |
| 20V639000 | Oct 15, 2020 | Insufficient Fuel Supply may Cause Engine Stall | 2020 | 97.3% |
| 20V446000 | Jul 30, 2020 | Roof Rail Air Bag May Not Deploy | 2020 | 92.6% |
| 16V802000 | Nov 4, 2016 | Front Brake Calipers may Leak Brake Fluid | 2017 | 98.2% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Cadillac XT5 FAQ
How many recalls has the Cadillac XT5 had?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns that cover at least one Cadillac XT5 model year from 2017 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Cadillac XT5 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 5 model years with settled counts, the 2017 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (124) and the 2021 the fewest (17). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Cadillac XT5 problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the power train, engine, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Cadillac XT5 get?
EPA rates the 2026 Cadillac XT5 at 21 to 24 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
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.