Cadillac XT5 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 307 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Cadillac XT5, across 10 model years (2017–2026). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (124). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Cadillac XT5 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical XT5 year: 2017, 2018, 2019. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 XT5: 124 complaints, 1 recall
- 2018 XT5: 66 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2019 XT5: 32 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Cadillac XT5 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 61 | 7 | 3 |
| Engine | 59 | 8 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 9 | 2 |
| Steering | 45 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 6 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Cadillac XT5 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 XT5 | 1 | 0 | 5★ | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2025 XT5 | 6 | 1 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2024 XT5 | 10 | 3 | 5★ | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 XT5 | 16 | 4 | 5★ | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2022 XT5 | 10 | 3 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 XT5 | 19 | 2 | 5★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2020 XT5 | 23 | 5 | 5★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2019 XT5 | 32 | 0 | 5★ | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2018 XT5 | 66 | 0 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 XT5 | 124 | 1 | 5★ | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac XT5 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2017 (124), 2018 (66), 2019 (32) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical XT5 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Cadillac XT5?
Power Train, with 61 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Cadillac XT5 have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.