2019 Cadillac XT5 reliability
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Cadillac XT5 over 8 years — 4 per year. The other XT5 years sit at about the same rate: their median is 3 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Steering (8 of 32), then Engine (6) and Air bags (4). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
The 2018 XT5 has 66 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2020 has 23 complaints, 2 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.
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 2019 Cadillac XT5. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (32 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The computer or electrical box to steer keeps shorting out and the vehicle us unable to turn."
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"Went to Genesis Cadillac for oil change and they recommended the replacement of both my rear toe links. As stated on their service bill Caused by loose rear toe links. GM has been selectively recalling certain makes,…"
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"The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while leaving the driveway, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormally…"
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"We got the message that our steering may be impacted and then our temperature gauge wasn’t working nor the stop/start feature. Trip to service dealer resulted in a $1,186.14 repair for the replacement of the thermostat.…"
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"The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a parking lot. The contact then shifted the transmission into drive (D), and the engine revved loudly. The contact slightly…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2019 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2019 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 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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| XT5 | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG | $2950 |
| XT5 all-wheel drive | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3100 |
Specs and fitment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Cadillac XT5 reliable?
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Cadillac XT5 over 8 years — 4 per year. The other XT5 years sit at about the same rate: their median is 3 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2019 Cadillac XT5?
The complaints owners file most often name Steering (8 of 32), then Engine (6) and Air bags (4). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2019 Cadillac XT5 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2018 XT5 has 66 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2020 has 23 complaints, 2 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.
Has the 2019 Cadillac XT5 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2019 Cadillac XT5.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Cadillac XT5?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2019 Cadillac XT5 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2019 Cadillac XT5 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Cadillac XT5 is 21.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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.