Cadillac XT4 years to avoid and best years
Newer Cadillac XT4 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2024 has the most complaints per year, at 10 (31 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 0 (from 4 complaints), 2021 at 1 (from 12 complaints), and 2019 at 1 (from 20 complaints). The 2025 Cadillac XT4 is too early to compare, at 5 per year so far, from 10 complaints. On the 2024 Cadillac XT4, 5 of 31 complaints name Fuel and propulsion system.
Data as of .
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Cadillac XT4 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Cadillac XT4. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 → Too early | 5 | 10 | 1 | Electrical system | 25.5 |
| 2024 → Most | 10 | 31 | 1 | Fuel and propulsion system | 25.5 |
| 2023 → | 3 | 12 | 0 | Electrical system | 25 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 0 | 4 | 1 | Service brakes | 25 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 1 | 12 | 1 | Fuel and propulsion system | 25 |
| 2020 → | 1 | 17 | 5 | Air bags | 25 |
| 2019 → Fewest | 1 | 20 | 3 | Engine | 25 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 full synthetic (2.0L turbo) · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/60R18
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V649000 covers certain 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles (with 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu) whose rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners; dealers inspect and tighten the retractors as needed. Recall 20V668000 covers certain 2019-2020 XT4 vehicles among a large multi-model start/stop accumulator campaign where the endcap may have missing bolts, which can lead to a transmission oil leak and loss of propulsion; dealers inspect and replace the accumulator if bolts are missing. Recall 22V868000 covers certain 2019-2020 XT4 vehicles with optional Surround Vision whose video processing module may lose communication with the rearview camera; dealers update VPM software or replace the VPM. Recall 20V588000 covers certain 2020 XT4 vehicles (with Corvette, CT4, CT5, Trailblazer, and Encore GX) for electronic brake-boost sensor contamination that can interrupt communication and lose brake-boost assist; dealers replace the electronic brake boost module.
Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac XT4 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 0 (from 4 complaints), 2021 at 1 (from 12 complaints), and 2019 at 1 (from 20 complaints).
Which Cadillac XT4 year has the most owner complaints?
2024 has the most complaints per year, at 10 (31 complaints). On the 2024 Cadillac XT4, 5 of 31 complaints name Fuel and propulsion system.
How do Cadillac XT4 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Cadillac XT4 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Cadillac XT4 years are too early to compare?
The 2025 Cadillac XT4 is too early to compare, at 5 per year so far, from 10 complaints.
What oil does a Cadillac XT4 take?
0W-20 full synthetic for the 2.0L turbo; capacity about 4.5 qt—confirm in the owner’s manual.
Is there a seat belt recall on the Cadillac XT4?
Recall 21V649000 covers certain 2019-2021 XT4 vehicles (with 2016-2021 Malibu) for rear seat belt retractors that may be loose or missing fasteners.