2025 Cadillac XT5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XT5 years
- Not enough data 9th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Cadillac XT5. That ranks 9th out of 10 XT5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (3 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Cadillac XT5 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.
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.
Pointing out a âsafety body design flaw.â I own a 2025 Cadillac XT5 Sport vehicle. VIN# [XXX]. At the bottom of the all four doors is a plastic piece with sharp edges on the bottom. I have cut my leg on this safety issue and it needs to be corrected. I went by Red Nolan Cadillac, a franchised…
We were traveling out of our development at 17-20mph while approaching our exit gate the car jolted forward and accelerated at a rapid speed. My husband immediately stepped on the brake but the brake pedal became hard, the brake did not work. The car would not stop while pressing down on the brake…
The vehicle does not recognize when it is in park . To use the Cadillac maps app you have to approve to their terms . When I tried to read it ,I get two warnings that tell me I must be in park . I am sitting in my garage when this happens . I have a video and a pic of the warnings . I need another…
Failed transmission--April 16, 2026 I was backing out of my garage when I heard a very loud bang noise and it stopped my car instantly. I thought I had hit something but I did not. On may 22, 2026. I stopped at a red light a few cars back but when the light changed the car would not go as it…
Rearview camera has perfect image when I put in reverse inside my garage but as soom as I exit the garage into sunlight, the image on the screen goes so dark you don't have a rear view for 18 to 20 seconds and by that time I am in the street. The dealer and Cadillac say this is normal. I have owned…
Other Cadillac XT5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 XT5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 XT5 | 10 | 3 |
| 2023 XT5 | 16 | 4 |
| 2022 XT5 | 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 2025 Cadillac XT5?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, engine, power train problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Cadillac XT5?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare, 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.