2022 Cadillac XT5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XT5 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Cadillac XT5. That ranks 7th out of 10 XT5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 30%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Cadillac XT5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 20% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 10% | 41 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Cadillac XT5 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.
Suspension:rear
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222364330.
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.
Since I purchased my 2022 Cadillac XT5 which was on 5-9-26, I have had issues with the performance of the transmission. Every time I slow down, the car down shifts very abruptly and roughly until the car comes to a complete stop. I also experience rough gear shifts when accelerating as well. This…
I was driving using turn by turn directions and it told me to turn and I turned too soon and hit a telephone pole, front center. The airbags did not deploy and onstar did not recognize crash. I heard nothing from anyone. I called 911 to get the police to come and a wrecker driver. Even though I was…
THE VECHICE TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN STARTS TO MOVE. SQEAKING NOISE IN THE CV JOINTS BOOTS, the shifts gears module stays in sports mode, will not stay on in regular mode. Defective sensors to send signal to OnStar alarm theft .
The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera lines were very faint. The contact was unable to see the guidelines or the markings. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to fix the vehicle…
I was backing out of a parking space in reverse as I have done multiple times and the second I took my foot off the brake pedal to go into reverse, my car shot out at a high speed and hit a parked car on the other side of the street. Not realizing that there was an auto malfunction, I attempted to…
Other Cadillac XT5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 XT5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 XT5 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 XT5 | 10 | 3 |
| 2023 XT5 | 16 | 4 |
| 2022 | 10 | 3 |
| 2021 XT5 | 19 | 2 |
| 2020 XT5 | 23 | 5 |
| 2019 XT5 | 32 | 0 |
| 2018 XT5 | 66 | 0 |
| 2017 XT5 | 124 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Cadillac XT5?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, back over prevention problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Cadillac XT5?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Cadillac XT5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XT5 model years, the 2022 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.