2025 Cadillac XT4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 18, 2026 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XT4 years
Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Cadillac XT4. That ranks 6th out of 7 XT4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 17,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Cadillac XT4
Cadillac XT4 facelift. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Quzhouliulian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Cadillac XT4 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System5 · ~17,000 mi
Lane Departure2
Power Train2
Service Brakes1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~280 mi
Tires1 · ~9,114 mi
Unknown or Other1
Visibility/wiper1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System550%17,000——
Lane Departure220%———
Power Train220%———
Service Brakes110%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110%280——
Tires110%9,114——
Unknown or Other110%———
Visibility/wiper110%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 8 complaints
2025: 2202522026: 820268

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Cadillac XT4 recalls (1)

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Air bags:frontal; structure:interior panels:dashboardOct 24, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V795000 · 25 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.

Risk: A passenger-side air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel upper cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is A242476151.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac XT4 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Pro Contact TX, Tire Size: 235/60/R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side rear tires experienced a blowout. The vehicle was taken to the local…

Tires · received Aug 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11757623

Vehicle Safety Complaint I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2025 Cadillac XT4 because of a serious transmission failure that created a significant safety hazard. While driving on the interstate at approximately 60 mph, the transmission suddenly malfunctioned and the vehicle lost its…

Unknown or Other · received Jul 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11752434

The Onstar service will not operate. The Onstar system drains the batter so the car will not start. Cadillac cant get the operative part for the Onstar, the telematic module. So the car is sitting at the Cadillac dealer and cant be repaired..

Electrical System · received May 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11737617

On July 28, 2025, while driving the vehicle on public street, a warning flashed that the brakes have failed. In fact the brakes were totally inoperative. Driver was able to clear traffic and exit the roadway without incident. The Cadillac dealership found no issue with the brakes, but did "update…

Service Brakes · received Apr 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11729189

The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that the vehicle independently started after it was parked and turned off. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer…

Electrical System · received Feb 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11714926

Other Cadillac XT4 years

← 2024 XT4

YearComplaintsRecalls
2025101
2024 XT4321
2023 XT4120
2022 XT441
2021 XT4121
2020 XT4185
2019 XT4203

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Cadillac XT4?

Owners most often report electrical system, lane departure, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Cadillac XT4?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 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 2025 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.