Cadillac XT5 years to avoid (and the best years)
277 NHTSA owner complaints and 14 recalls across 7 model years, 2017 to 2024. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 277complaints
- 14recalls
- 14reported crashes
- 3reported fires
- 9reported injuries
Which Cadillac XT5 years should you avoid?
No Cadillac XT5 model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Cadillac XT5 year has 22 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2017 (122) and 2018 (66).
What are the best Cadillac XT5 years?
The Cadillac XT5 years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2022 (10), 2023 (15) and 2020 (22). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 0.5× | 3 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2023 | 15 | 0.7× | 4 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2022 | 10 | 0.5× | 3 | 2 | 1 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2020 | 22 | 1.0× | 5 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2019 | 32 | 1.5× | 0 | 3 | 3 | Few red flags | Steering |
| 2018 | 66 | 3.0× | 0 | 2 | 2 | Some concerns to check | Engine |
| 2017 | 122 | 5.5× | 1 | 6 | 2 | Some concerns to check | Transmission and drivetrain |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 60 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain31 (52%)
- Electrical & infotainment13 (22%)
- Airbags & seat belts5 (8%)
- Other systems4 (7%)
- Steering, suspension & tires3 (5%)
Recalls (14)
Electrical system · 24V459000 · Jun 2024 · model years 2023, 2024
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.
Airbags · 24V311000 · May 2024 · model year 2024
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Body & glass · 23V681000 · Oct 2023 · model year 2024
A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
Transmission · 23V172000 · Mar 2023 · model years 2022, 2023
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.
Transmission · 23V043000 · Feb 2023 · model year 2023
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.
Safety · 22V709000 · Sep 2022 · model year 2020
An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 22V708000 · Sep 2022 · model year 2023
Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 22V446000 · Jun 2022 · model year 2022
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.
Suspension · 22V427000 · Jun 2022 · model year 2022
A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Tires · 20V684000 · Nov 2020 · model year 2020
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.
Fuel system · 20V639000 · Oct 2020 · model year 2020
Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 20V446000 · Jul 2020 · model year 2020
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Brakes · 16V802000 · Nov 2016 · model year 2017
If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.