Cadillac XT4 years to avoid (and the best years)
102 NHTSA owner complaints and 7 recalls across 6 model years, 2019 to 2025. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 102complaints
- 7recalls
- 4reported crashes
- 1reported fires
- 2reported injuries
Which Cadillac XT4 years should you avoid?
No Cadillac XT4 model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Cadillac XT4 year has 14 complaints on file.
What are the best Cadillac XT4 years?
The Cadillac XT4 years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2023 (12), 2021 (12) and 2020 (17). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0.7× | 1 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2024 | 31 | 2.1× | 1 | 2 | 2 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2023 | 12 | 0.8× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2021 | 12 | 0.8× | 1 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Fuel system |
| 2020 | 17 | 1.2× | 5 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2019 | 20 | 1.4× | 3 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Engine |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 82 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain27 (33%)
- Brakes21 (26%)
- Electrical & infotainment19 (23%)
- Steering, suspension & tires4 (5%)
- Airbags & seat belts4 (5%)
Recalls (7)
Structure · 24V795000 · Oct 2024 · model year 2025
A passenger-side air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Safety · 24V575000 · Aug 2024 · model year 2024
The wrong owner's manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Safety · 22V868000 · Nov 2022 · model years 2019, 2020
Failure of the rearview camera image to display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 21V649000 · Aug 2021 · model years 2019, 2020, 2021
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Tires · 21V115000 · Feb 2021 · model year 2020
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.
Transmission · 20V668000 · Oct 2020 · model years 2019, 2020
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.
Brakes · 20V588000 · Sep 2020 · model year 2020
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.