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Cadillac XT5 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 301 owner complaints for the Cadillac XT5, covering model years 2017 to 2026. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (123), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 15 recall campaigns on file
  • 301 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 10 model years with data (2017–2026)
  • most complaints: 2017 (123 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (60 complaints)
  • latest recall 24V459000 (reported Jun 20, 2024)
  • 17 complaints reporting a crash (5.6%)
  • 4 complaints reporting a fire (1.3%)
  • 10 complaints reporting an injury (3.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Cadillac XT5 complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 123 of 301, or 40.9%. Next come 2018 (66) and 2019 (32). The fewest are for 2026, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Cadillac XT5 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2017–2026Column chart of 301 complaints across 10 model years. The highest is 2017 with 123. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2017: 123 complaints12320172018: 66 complaints6620182019: 32 complaints3220192020: 23 complaints2320202021: 16 complaints1620212022: 10 complaints1020222023: 15 complaints1520232024: 10 complaints1020242025: 5 complaints520252026: 1 complaint12026
Cadillac XT5 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Cadillac XT5 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
20171236020
2018662110
2019323230
2020230000
2021160000
2022102010
2023150000
2024101010
202552120
202611000
All model years301174100

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Cadillac XT5 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 60 complaints (19.9% of all 301), followed by Engine (59) and Electrical System (48).

Components named most often in Cadillac XT5 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Cadillac XT5 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train6019.9%
Engine5919.6%
Unknown or Other5819.3%
Electrical System4815.9%
Steering4515.0%
Service Brakes299.6%
Vehicle Speed Control196.3%
Air Bags124.0%
Forward Collision Avoidance113.7%
Visibility/Wiper113.7%
Wheels113.7%
Back Over Prevention93.0%
Exterior Lighting93.0%
Structure82.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System72.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Cadillac XT5 recalls

15 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name XT5, newest first. The 15 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2025. The 2020 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 15 recall campaigns
Cadillac XT5 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2017: 1 campaign2018: no campaigns2019: no campaigns
2020: 5 campaigns2021: 2 campaigns2022: 3 campaigns2023: 4 campaigns2024: 3 campaigns2025: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 24V459000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Model years 2023–2025

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

    Consequence:
    Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 24V311000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2024

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The driver's front air bag cushion may tear during deployment, resulting in the air bag not deploying as intended.

    Consequence:
    An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N232439241.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 23V681000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield

    Model year 2024

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.

    Consequence:
    A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232419690.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 23V172000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model years 2022–2023

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

    Consequence:
    A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 23V043000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    Model year 2023

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

    Consequence:
    Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222393410.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 22V709000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model years 2020–2021

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.

    Consequence:
    An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222378380.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 22V708000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2023

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Consequence:
    Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222381690.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 22V446000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model year 2022

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.

    Consequence:
    A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 22V427000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model year 2022

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.

    Consequence:
    A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222364330.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 21V422000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2021

    General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.

    Consequence:
    Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Show 5 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 21V115000

    Reported

    Tires

    Model year 2020

    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 20V684000

    Reported

    Tires

    Model year 2020

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.

    Consequence:
    Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 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 N202319030.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 20V639000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model year 2020

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

    Consequence:
    Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began November 16, 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 N202314760.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 20V446000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

    Model year 2020

    General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

    Consequence:
    If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 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 N202305380.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 16V802000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

    Model year 2017

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.

    Consequence:
    If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Cadillac XT5 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac XT5 have?

NHTSA lists 15 vehicle recall campaigns for the Cadillac XT5, covering model years 2017 to 2026. The most recent, 24V459000, was reported on June 20, 2024 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2020 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Cadillac XT5 model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 123 of the 301 complaints in NHTSA’s file (40.9%). The next are 2018 (66) and 2019 (32). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Cadillac XT5 complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 60 complaints, or 19.9% of all 301. Engine (59) and Electrical System (48) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Cadillac XT5?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Cadillac dealer.

How many Cadillac XT5 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 301 complaints, 17 report a crash, 4 a fire, 10 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.