Safety score
49/100
Average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 49% of vehicles we track.

The Cadillac XT5 scores 49 out of 100 (grade C), a roughly average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 80% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 33% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.

Those 15 campaigns span 7 model years of the Cadillac XT5. The single largest affected 95,231 vehicles, over back over prevention. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common XT5 problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.

The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Cadillac XT5 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.

Cadillac XT5 recalls by model year

Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.

Cadillac XT5 recalls by affected system

Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.

Recalls by model year

2025 Cadillac XT5 Recalls

1 recall affects the 2025 Cadillac XT5, involving the electrical system.

2024 Cadillac XT5 Recalls

3 recalls affect the 2024 Cadillac XT5, involving the electrical system, air bags, and visibility.

2023 Cadillac XT5 Recalls

4 recalls affect the 2023 Cadillac XT5, involving the power train, electrical system, and equipment.

2022 Cadillac XT5 Recalls

3 recalls affect the 2022 Cadillac XT5, involving the power train, fuel system, and suspension.

2021 Cadillac XT5 Recalls

2 recalls affect the 2021 Cadillac XT5, involving the back over prevention and fuel system.

2020 Cadillac XT5 Recalls

5 recalls affect the 2020 Cadillac XT5, involving the tires, back over prevention, and fuel system.

2017 Cadillac XT5 Recalls

1 recall affects the 2017 Cadillac XT5, involving the service brakes.

Every Cadillac XT5 recall in detail

Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.

Electrical SystemJun 20, 2024 · 6,942 vehiclesNHTSA 24V459000
Affected years
2023-2025 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
6,942
Reported
Jun 20, 2024
Owners notified
Aug 13, 2024

Defect: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign number 24V459000.

Air BagsMay 2, 2024 · 74 vehiclesNHTSA 24V311000
Affected years
2024 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
74
Reported
May 2, 2024
Owners notified
Sep 12, 2024

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The driver's front air bag cushion may tear during deployment, resulting in the air bag not deploying as intended.

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N232439241.

NHTSA campaign number 24V311000.

VisibilityOct 12, 2023 · 42 vehiclesNHTSA 23V681000
Affected years
2024 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
42
Reported
Oct 12, 2023
Owners notified
Nov 14, 2023

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.

Risk: A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. 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 N232419690.

NHTSA campaign number 23V681000.

Power TrainMar 16, 2023 · 8,744 vehiclesNHTSA 23V172000
Affected years
2022-2023 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
8,744
Reported
Mar 16, 2023
Owners notified
Jul 27, 2023

Defect: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign number 23V172000.

Power TrainFeb 2, 2023 · 10 vehiclesNHTSA 23V043000
Affected years
2023 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
10
Reported
Feb 2, 2023
Owners notified
Feb 17, 2023

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

Risk: Separation between the half-shaft and 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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. 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 N222393410.

NHTSA campaign number 23V043000.

EquipmentSep 22, 2022 · 24 vehiclesNHTSA 22V708000
Affected years
2023 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
24
Reported
Sep 22, 2022
Owners notified
Oct 12, 2022

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 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 N222381690.

NHTSA campaign number 22V708000.

Back Over PreventionSep 22, 2022 · 95,231 vehiclesNHTSA 22V709000
Affected years
2020-2021 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
95,231
Reported
Sep 22, 2022
Owners notified
Jan 18, 2023

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.

Risk: 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 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222378380.

NHTSA campaign number 22V709000.

Fuel SystemJun 23, 2022 · 228 vehiclesNHTSA 22V446000
Affected years
2022 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
228
Reported
Jun 23, 2022
Owners notified
Jul 27, 2022

Defect: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign number 22V446000.

SuspensionJun 16, 2022 · 736 vehiclesNHTSA 22V427000
Affected years
2022 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
736
Reported
Jun 16, 2022
Owners notified
Jul 11, 2022

Defect: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign number 22V427000.

Fuel SystemJun 3, 2021 · 572 vehiclesNHTSA 21V422000
Affected years
2021 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
572
Reported
Jun 3, 2021
Owners notified
Jul 1, 2021

Defect: General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.

Risk: 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 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.

NHTSA campaign number 21V422000.

TiresFeb 25, 2021 · 33,838 vehiclesNHTSA 21V115000
Affected years
2020 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
33,838
Reported
Feb 25, 2021
Owners notified
Mar 22, 2021

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

NHTSA campaign number 21V115000.

TiresNov 5, 2020 · 7,516 vehiclesNHTSA 20V684000
Affected years
2020 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
7,516
Reported
Nov 5, 2020
Owners notified
Dec 17, 2020

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.

Risk: Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202319030.

NHTSA campaign number 20V684000.

Fuel SystemOct 15, 2020 · 2,781 vehiclesNHTSA 20V639000
Affected years
2020 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
2,781
Reported
Oct 15, 2020
Owners notified
Nov 16, 2020

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

Risk: Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202314760.

NHTSA campaign number 20V639000.

Air BagsJul 30, 2020 · 769 vehiclesNHTSA 20V446000
Affected years
2020 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
769
Reported
Jul 30, 2020
Owners notified
Sep 3, 2020

Defect: General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Risk: If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.

NHTSA campaign number 20V446000.

Service BrakesNov 4, 2016 · 1,844 vehiclesNHTSA 16V802000
Affected years
2017 Cadillac XT5
Vehicles in this recall
1,844
Reported
Nov 4, 2016
Owners notified
Dec 12, 2016

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.

Risk: If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.

NHTSA campaign number 16V802000.

Common questions about Cadillac XT5 recalls

Does the Cadillac XT5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 15 recall campaigns on record for the Cadillac XT5 across the 2017 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the fuel system, air bags, and power train.
How many times has the Cadillac XT5 been recalled?
The Cadillac XT5 has 15 recall campaigns from the 2017 to 2025 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
What is the most serious Cadillac XT5 recall?
The most serious recall on record involves the back over prevention, affecting 95,231 vehicles. An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Which Cadillac XT5 model year has the most recalls?
The 2020 Cadillac XT5 has the most, with 5 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
How do I check if my Cadillac XT5 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.