Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Cadillac XT5 has 2 recalls, 11 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
11
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 18, 2026
21V422000
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 ...
22V709000
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....
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, th... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | When braking — both at low speeds and when slowing from highway speeds (40+ mph) — vehicle feels lik... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car exhaust was making vibration sound brought into dealership and the muffler is broke on the insid... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving down the highway yesterday, I believe that the sunroof on my Cadillac XT4 exploded. It was a... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle sudden... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel pump module failed twice. There was no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the f... |
| Nov 13, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing and exiti... |
| Jan 15, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, the... |
| Dec 15, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Safety restraint warning light came on. Took to dealership. They had for 3 days claimed it was repai... |
| Jun 14, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When I turn on the vehicle, it will have no sound - audio, turn signal, and most importantly and con... |
| May 18, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that while driving in stop-and-go traffic, ... |