Cadillac XT5 Recalls (2021-2025)

What recalls does the Cadillac XT5 have?

• 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 Instrument Cluster Recall (24V459)
  June 20, 2024 · 6,942 vehicles · Electrical System

  The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc.

  Risk: Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.

• 2024 Cadillac XT5 Front Air Bag Recall (24V311)
  May 2, 2024 · 74 vehicles · Air Bags

  The driver's front air bag cushion may tear during deployment, resulting in the air bag not deploying as intended.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge.

• 2023 GMC Acadia Windshield Recall (23V681)
  October 12, 2023 · 42 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.

  Risk: A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant.

• 2023 Cadillac XT6 Transmission Recall (23V172) Repeat recall
  March 16, 2023 · 8,744 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

  Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge.

• 2023 Cadillac XT5 Driveshaft Recall (23V043)
  February 2, 2023 · 10 vehicles · Transmission

  The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

  Risk: Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge.

• 2021 Cadillac XT5 Backup Camera Recall (22V709)
  September 22, 2022 · 95,231 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.

  Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge.

• 2023 Cadillac XT5 Label Recall (22V708)
  September 22, 2022 · 24 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge.

• 2022 Cadillac XT5 Fuel Tank Recall (22V446)
  June 23, 2022 · 228 vehicles · Fuel System

  The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.

  Risk: A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge.

• 2022 Cadillac XT5 Rear Suspension Recall (22V427)
  June 16, 2022 · 736 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

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

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

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

• 2021 Cadillac XT5 Fuel Line Recall (21V422)
  June 3, 2021 · 572 vehicles · Fuel System

  The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.

  Risk: Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge.

Which XT5 parts are recalled most?

Which XT5 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my XT5 for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 10 Cadillac XT5 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Cadillac dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are XT5 owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

Car exhaust was making vibration sound brought into dealership and the muffler is broke on the inside. Cadillac repair said it’s not a common occurrence and was not covered under any warranty. Stated it could have broke on the inside due to vibrations.

2021 CADILLAC XT5 owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11683501

The power steering suddenly shut down while driving, making steering almost impossible. Luckly I was on a straight part of the road and close to my house. It would have been disastrous if it occurred at high speed.

2021 CADILLAC XT5 owner, Steering, NHTSA complaint 11457475

THE VECHICE TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN STARTS TO MOVE. SQEAKING NOISE IN THE CV JOINTS BOOTS, the shifts gears module stays in sports mode, will not stay on in regular mode. Defective sensors to send signal to OnStar alarm theft .

2022 CADILLAC XT5 owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11707080

Can a recall make your XT5 a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Cadillac XT5 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 10 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 2 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Cadillac models with recalls

• CT4: 4 recalls
• CT5: 5 recalls
• Escalade: 16 recalls
• Escalade Esv: 17 recalls
• Escalade IQ: 2 recalls
• Escalade Iql: 2 recalls
• Escalade NA: 4 recalls
• Lyriq: 12 recalls
• Optiq: 3 recalls
• Vistiq: 4 recalls
• XT4: 4 recalls
• XT5: 10 recalls
• XT6: 9 recalls

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