2021 Cadillac XT5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 18 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Low Reported Activity — 2021 Cadillac XT5

The 2021 Cadillac XT5 shows low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the details below and check any specific vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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NHTSA Recalls

2 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Cadillac XT5 (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Cadillac dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006…

NHTSA #21V422000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at…

NHTSA #22V709000

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Cadillac XT5

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Engine And Engine Cooling

Steering

Fuel/propulsion System

Back Over Prevention

Air Bags

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Cadillac XT5 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Cadillac XT5

Is the 2021 Cadillac XT5 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 has 2 recall campaigns and 18 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.

How many recalls does the 2021 Cadillac XT5 have?

The 2021 Cadillac XT5 has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Cadillac XT5?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Cadillac XT5 are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine And Engine Cooling, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2021 Cadillac XT5 safe to buy?

The 2021 Cadillac XT5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Cadillac XT5 should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Cadillac XT5 are: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.