2021 Cadillac XT5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 Cadillac XT5, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 Cadillac XT5
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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Camera (back over prevention)
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 intermittently.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer…
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Cadillac XT5 have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 47,048 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Took my car to have new brakes. Talked to mechanic about noise from muffler. I was told baffle was broke inside. He told me the airflow could eventually be block which will disable the vehicle. This c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Unknown or other
“The Side Detection System warning light came on. I found that other vehicles in our blind spots were not be recognized by the system. The warning lights were not being activated on the side mirrors. T”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2026 · Lane departure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Cadillac XT5 (XT5 AWD, XT5 FWD, XT5 Hearse AWD, XT5 Hearse FWD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–22 / 23–29 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
Compare Cadillac XT5 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac XT5 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cadillac XT5 | 1 | 124 |
| 2018 Cadillac XT5 | 0 | 66 |
| 2019 Cadillac XT5 | 0 | 32 |
| 2020 Cadillac XT5 | 5 | 23 |
| 2021 Cadillac XT5 | 2 | 17 |
| 2022 Cadillac XT5 | 3 | 10 |
| 2023 Cadillac XT5 | 4 | 16 |
| 2024 Cadillac XT5 | 3 | 10 |
| 2025 Cadillac XT5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2026 Cadillac XT5 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2021 Cadillac XT5
How do I know if my 2021 Cadillac XT5 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Cadillac XT5; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 21V422000).
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.