Cadillac XT5 years to avoid and best years
Newer Cadillac XT5 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 18 (124 complaints). From 2021 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 0 (from 6 complaints), 2022 at 2 (from 10 complaints), and 2020 at 2 (from 23 complaints). The Cadillac XT5 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2017 Cadillac XT5, 11 of 124 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
2021
2022
2020
2025–26
Cadillac XT5 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 XT5. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22.3 |
| 2025 Too early | 3 | 5 | 1 | Engine, Forward collision avoidance | 22.3 |
| 2024 → | 3 | 10 | 3 | Powertrain | 21.6 |
| 2023 → | 4 | 15 | 4 | Powertrain | 21.6 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 2 | 10 | 3 | Powertrain | 21.6 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 0 | 6 | 2 | Electrical system, Back-over prevention | 21.6 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 2 | 23 | 5 | Powertrain | 22 |
| 2019 → | 4 | 32 | 0 | Steering | 21.5 |
| 2018 → | 7 | 66 | 0 | Engine | 21.5 |
| 2017 → Most | 18 | 124 | 1 | Powertrain | 21.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 full synthetic (2.0L turbo or 3.6L V6) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/65R18 (base), 235/55R20 (Premium Luxury)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V-639 covers certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles: the fuel pump jet nozzle may have a plastic burr that can cause fuel pump failure. Dealers replace the fuel pump module.
Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac XT5 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 0 (from 6 complaints), 2022 at 2 (from 10 complaints), and 2020 at 2 (from 23 complaints).
Which Cadillac XT5 year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 18 (124 complaints). On the 2017 Cadillac XT5, 11 of 124 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Cadillac XT5 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Cadillac XT5 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2021 on, complaints per year fall.
Which Cadillac XT5 years are too early to compare?
The Cadillac XT5 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Cadillac XT5 take?
5W-30 full synthetic for the 2.0L turbo or 3.6L V6; capacity is about 6 quarts with filter.
What does recall 20V-639 cover on the XT5?
Certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles—see the NHTSA campaign summary for the defect and remedy.
What tire sizes does the XT5 use?
235/65R18 base; 235/55R20 on Premium Luxury.