Model year
2021 Cadillac XT4
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 12 complaints for the 2021 Cadillac XT4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), AIR BAGS (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 24–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$3,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2019 22 complaints
- 2020 18 complaints
- 2021 12 complaints
- 2022 4 complaints
- 2023 12 complaints
- 2024 32 complaints
- 2025 10 complaints
Recalls
21V649000 · Aug 20, 2021
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Complaints
12 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21010 | Air Bag Malfunction · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT | Apr 9, 2021 | Aug 24, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | 4 | Not Rated | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.154 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | Not rated | 4 | Not Rated | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.167 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT4 FWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| XT4 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Cadillac XT4 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.