2021 Cadillac XT4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Cadillac XT4, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Cadillac XT4
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Retractor (seat belts) and critical fasteners (seat belts)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Cadillac XT4 have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 28,334 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“DTRL failed and signal burned/melted I was unable to pass state inspection”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2026 · Exterior lighting
“there is a recall on the 2021 cadillac xt4, fuel pump control module, N252516900, but my vin is not included. My vehicle seems to be having the same issue. The dealer has been unable to diagnose as it”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 10, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Cadillac XT4 (XT4 AWD, XT4 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–24 / 29–30 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
Compare Cadillac XT4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac XT4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cadillac XT4 | 3 | 20 |
| 2020 Cadillac XT4 | 5 | 18 |
| 2021 Cadillac XT4 | 1 | 12 |
| 2022 Cadillac XT4 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 Cadillac XT4 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 Cadillac XT4 | 1 | 31 |
| 2025 Cadillac XT4 | 1 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2021 Cadillac XT4
How do I know if my 2021 Cadillac XT4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Cadillac XT4; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V649000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Cadillac models
- SRX3,262 complaints
- Deville2,725 complaints
- CTS2,217 complaints
- Escalade1,713 complaints
- Seville801 complaints
- Escalade ESV533 complaints
- DTS527 complaints
- Catera468 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.