Model year
2021 Cadillac XT5
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 20 complaints for the 2021 Cadillac XT5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5), STEERING (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,900, 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
22V709000 · Sep 22, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
21V422000 · Jun 3, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Complaints
20 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE22006 | Rear-View Camera Failure · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Jul 22, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| XT5 FWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| XT5 FWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| XT5 AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| XT5 Hearse FWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| XT5 Hearse AWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| XT5 Limo FWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| XT5 Limo AWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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