2021 Cadillac XT5 Fuel Line Recall (21V422)
General Motors, LLC · 572 vehicles · Reported June 3, 2021
General Motors, LLC is recalling 572 2021 Cadillac XT5; 2021 Cadillac XT6; 2021 GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated. Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V422 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V422000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N212335590 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 3, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2021 Cadillac XT5; 2021 Cadillac XT6; 2021 GMC Acadia |
| Units affected | 572 |
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings |
| Safety risk | Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Cadillac XT5 in recall 21V422?
The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 XT5 with recall 21V422?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the hoses, lines and piping, and fittings.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V422?
Recall 21V422 covers 572 vehicles: 2021 Cadillac XT5; 2021 Cadillac XT6; 2021 GMC Acadia.
NHTSA lists 572 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Cadillac | XT5 |
| 2021 | Cadillac | XT6 |
| 2021 | GMC | Acadia |
What is the fix for the XT5 fuel line recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge.
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 service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.
When was recall 21V422 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 21V422 to NHTSA on June 3, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 3, 2021 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V422000. |
| July 1, 2021 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 64 months ago. If your XT5 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my XT5 is part of recall 21V422?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V422 is open on your XT5, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 21V422000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should XT5 owners do about recall 21V422?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V422000 applies to your XT5.
- Call a Cadillac dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the hoses, lines and piping, and fittings happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are XT5 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 183 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 34 of them about the fuel system.
Since recall 21V422 was reported on June 3, 2021, owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 9 of them (26%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the fuel system and were received on or after June 3, 2021, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related fuel system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 183 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 34 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 GMC Acadia: 149 complaints in total, 28 about the fuel system
- 2021 Cadillac XT6: 18 complaints in total, 4 about the fuel system
- 2021 Cadillac XT5: 16 complaints in total, 2 about the fuel system
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Fuel pump control module has failed twice. First time vehicle was stranded in middle of 6 lane highway. Second time was not as serious location. This part fails without any notice and vehicle can not be put in netural to be pushed or towed without a lot of difficulty.
2021 Cadillac XT5 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11636362, filed January 16, 2025
My new car has a serious lag issue. The car is not responsive to the gas pedal. You have to press the gas a lot to get moving. Once moving a lot lag. If I press it fast. Completely non responsive. My car is slower than any other car I have driven.
2021 Cadillac XT5 owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11430561, filed August 25, 2021
Your site shows no recalls. I got a recall for a repair I had to have done a few months ago. I just got the recall notice from GM, but when I called to inquire about a reimbursement, they state the recall was released in 10/2025.
2021 Cadillac XT6 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11747724, filed July 1, 2026
Can recall 21V422 make my XT5 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 21V422000 does not automatically make your XT5 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Fuel system defects can cause stalling, fuel leaks or a fire risk. Repeat stalling after a recall repair is a strong sign the fix did not work.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the XT5 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V422
Did the recall 21V422 fix work?
Since recall 21V422 was reported on June 3, 2021, owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 9 of them (26%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 21V422000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my XT5 is part of recall 21V422000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V422000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Cadillac, GMC. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.