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2021 Cadillac XT4 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2021 Cadillac XT4 holds 12 complaints after 6 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most XT4 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Critical fasteners.

2019 Cadillac XT4
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Complaints

12

Per year

1

Recalls

1

Years on the road

6

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (4 of 12), then Electrical system (3) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2020 and 2022

The 2020 XT4 has 17 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2022 has 4 complaints, 0 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2021 Cadillac XT4. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall seat belts, critical fasteners 2021-08-20 · NHTSA campaign 21V649000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

Complaints by component (12 total)

Fuel and propulsion system
4
Electrical system
3
Air bags
1
Back-over prevention
1
Engine
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Powertrain
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1202122022220244202532026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "DTRL failed and signal burned/melted I was unable to pass state inspection"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-07-10
  • "there is a recall on the 2021 cadillac xt4, fuel pump control module, N252516900, but my vin is not included. My vehicle seems to be having the same issue. The dealer has been unable to diagnose as it has been happening…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-05-10
  • "Vehicle stalled on the road,coming to a total stop,very dangerous because of the trafic.Vehicle cranks but not start.Fuel pump power control module failed,code p203f.Take to Vera Cadillac dealer for repair .This…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-09-02
  • "Driving down the highway yesterday, I believe that the sunroof on my Cadillac XT4 exploded. It was a hot day and I heard a loud bang. My sunroof shattered and no rocks or other external debris to be found."
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-06-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2021 Cadillac XT4 SUV AWD Not rated 4 stars Not rated 4 stars
2021 Cadillac XT4 SUV FWD Not rated 4 stars Not rated 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
XT4 all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) All-wheel drive 22 29 24 MPG $3300
XT4 front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Front-wheel drive 24 30 26 MPG $3050

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2019–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Cadillac XT4 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2021 Cadillac XT4 holds 12 complaints after 6 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most XT4 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Critical fasteners.

What are common problems with a 2021 Cadillac XT4?

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (4 of 12), then Electrical system (3) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2021 Cadillac XT4 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 XT4 has 17 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2022 has 4 complaints, 0 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2021 Cadillac XT4 been recalled?

The 2021 Cadillac XT4 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Cadillac XT4?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2021 Cadillac XT4 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2021 Cadillac XT4 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Cadillac XT4 is 25 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.