2022 Cadillac XT5 Rear Suspension Recall (22V427)

Recall 22V427 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Cadillac XT5 in recall 22V427?

The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 XT5 with recall 22V427?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your XT5 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the rear, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V427?

Recall 22V427 covers 736 vehicles: 2022 Cadillac XT5; 2022 Cadillac XT6; 2022 GMC Acadia.

NHTSA lists 736 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the XT5 rear suspension recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222364330.

When was recall 22V427 announced?

General Motors, LLC reported recall 22V427 to NHTSA on June 16, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 11, 2022.

This recall was filed 52 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 22V427?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V427 is open on your XT5, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V427000 is open on your XT5, it will be listed there, along with Cadillac recall number N222364330. You can also ask any Cadillac dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should XT5 owners do about recall 22V427?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V427000 applies to your XT5.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Cadillac dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any rear symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 74 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 22V427 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 74 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. 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.

• 2022 GMC Acadia: 49 complaints in total, 1 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2022 Cadillac XT6: 15 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2022 Cadillac XT5: 10 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was a squeaking and squealing sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated.

2022 GMC Acadia owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11680872, filed August 15, 2025

Can recall 22V427 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.

Owners often ask whether this rear recall means their XT5 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2022 Cadillac XT5 returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Cadillac XT5 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

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.

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