2023 Cadillac XT4 reliability
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Cadillac XT4 over 4 years — 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most XT4 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (4 of 12), then Powertrain (4) and Electrical system (2). The most filings arrived in 2025 (5 of 12).
The 2022 XT4 has 4 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2024 has 31 complaints, 10 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.
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 2023 Cadillac XT4. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (12 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Vehicle is equipped with a 9 speed automatic transmission that will not engage (even after dealer re-program/re-learn). Transmission must either be manually shifted to 9th gear by paddle shifter or shifted to manual…"
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"Driving on freeway, vehicle in front slowed down and my vehicle detected vehicle in front slowing down only slowed, not stopping), so my vehicle immediately braked to a stop on the freeway. Concern vehicles behind me of…"
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"Started vehicle in morning and no sound from the infotainment system (even if radio screen is on). Noticed turn indicators sound no longer functioned as well as I believe auto stop function also became non-functional.…"
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"Turn signal canceler not working after making a left hand turn"
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"Auto Emergency Braking {AEB} applies itself without any operator input and without cause for the brakes to engage, it can happen at any time at any speed without warning and throws everyone and everything in the vehicle…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2023 Cadillac XT4 SUV AWD | Not rated | 4 stars | Not rated | 4 stars |
| 2023 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 |
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| 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 | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG | $3050 |
Specs and fitment
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 2023 Cadillac XT4 reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Cadillac XT4 over 4 years — 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most XT4 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2023 Cadillac XT4?
The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (4 of 12), then Powertrain (4) and Electrical system (2). The most filings arrived in 2025 (5 of 12).
Is the 2023 Cadillac XT4 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2022 XT4 has 4 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2024 has 31 complaints, 10 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.
Has the 2023 Cadillac XT4 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2023 Cadillac XT4.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Cadillac XT4?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2023 Cadillac XT4 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2023 Cadillac XT4 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 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.