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2024 Cadillac XT5 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 Cadillac XT5 has 10 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 3 per year. That is about even with the other XT5 years here. Their median is 4 complaints per year. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Instrument cluster, Frontal, and Windshield.

2017 Cadillac XT5
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Complaints

10

Per year

3

Recalls

3

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (6 of 10), then Air bags (2) and Engine (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 XT5 has 15 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2025 has 5 complaints, 3 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2024 Cadillac XT5. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2024-06-20 · NHTSA campaign 24V459000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Remedy Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.
Recall air bags, frontal 2024-05-02 · NHTSA campaign 24V311000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The driver's front air bag cushion may tear during deployment, resulting in the air bag not deploying as intended.
Remedy Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N232439241.
Recall visibility, windshield 2023-10-12 · NHTSA campaign 23V681000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232419690.

Complaints by component (10 total)

Powertrain
6
Air bags
2
Engine
2
Electrical system
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Lane departure
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

8202422026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 - 15 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. There was an abnormal vibrating sound coming…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-02-17
  • "On 1/13/2026 while driving on the 91 freeway near Long Beach California we heard a load Pop sound and then felt some air and outside notice in the car . Pulled over shortly and saw a large hole in the rear sun window…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-01-17
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the RPM at 5,000. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.…"
    Powertrain · filed 2024-09-04
  • "The vehicle made a loud racing noise like a truck and won’t move forward. I was driving on a busy street. I pulled over and turned the vehicle off, then restarted several times The check transmission light finally came…"
    Powertrain · filed 2024-08-11
  • "Engine problem loss of power intermittently no reverse. They replaced clutch parts seals, piston, rings, plates, and plates. Had Vehicle for about 22 days. Driving home after repairs completed. Cluster display-…"
    Engine, Lane departure · filed 2024-06-24

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD 5 stars 5 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
XT5 all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (9-speed) All-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3100
XT5 all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) All-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $3450
XT5 front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Front-wheel drive 22 29 24 MPG $3300
XT5 front-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3100
XT5 Hearse all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) All-wheel drive 20 23 21 MPG $3800
XT5 Hearse front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Front-wheel drive 20 23 21 MPG $3800
XT5 Limo all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) All-wheel drive 20 23 21 MPG $3800
XT5 Limo front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Front-wheel drive 20 23 21 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2017–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Cadillac XT5 reliable?

The 2024 Cadillac XT5 has 10 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 3 per year. That is about even with the other XT5 years here. Their median is 4 complaints per year. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Instrument cluster, Frontal, and Windshield.

What are common problems with a 2024 Cadillac XT5?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (6 of 10), then Air bags (2) and Engine (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2024 Cadillac XT5 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 XT5 has 15 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2025 has 5 complaints, 3 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Cadillac XT5 been recalled?

The 2024 Cadillac XT5 has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Cadillac XT5?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2024 Cadillac XT5 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Cadillac XT5 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Cadillac XT5 is 21.6 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.