Model year
2018 Cadillac XT5
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 66 complaints for the 2018 Cadillac XT5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (15), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12), STEERING (12). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 21–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2017 124 complaints
- 2018 66 complaints
- 2019 33 complaints
- 2020 23 complaints
- 2021 20 complaints
- 2022 10 complaints
- 2023 16 complaints
- 2024 10 complaints
- 2025 6 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
66 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| XT5 AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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