2021 Cadillac XT4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XT4 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Cadillac XT4. That ranks 4th out of 7 XT4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Cadillac XT4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 25% | 18,168 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 8% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 34,536 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 8% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 34,536 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Cadillac XT4 recalls (1)
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Seat belts:rear/other:retractor; seat belts:critical fasteners
Problem: 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.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air Bag Malfunction (PE21010) — opened Apr 9, 2021, closed Aug 24, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
DTRL failed and signal burned/melted I was unable to pass state inspection
there is a recall on the 2021 cadillac xt4, fuel pump control module, N252516900, but my vin is not included. My vehicle seems to be having the same issue. The dealer has been unable to diagnose as it has been happening very sporadic and I don't drive often. Issue first occurred, vehicle would not…
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Vehicle stalled on the road,coming to a total stop,very dangerous because of the trafic.Vehicle cranks but not start.Fuel pump power control module failed,code p203f.Take to Vera Cadillac dealer for repair .This happened 2 times ,at 13765 milles and 29342 milles
Driving down the highway yesterday, I believe that the sunroof on my Cadillac XT4 exploded. It was a hot day and I heard a loud bang. My sunroof shattered and no rocks or other external debris to be found.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Cadillac XT4?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Cadillac XT4?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Cadillac XT4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XT4 model years, the 2021 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.