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2024 Cadillac XT6 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Cadillac XT6 over 3 years — 5 per year. That is more complaints per year than most XT6 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Instrument cluster and Windshield.

2020 Cadillac XT6
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Complaints

15

Per year

5

Recalls

2

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (7 of 15), then Electrical system (6) and Forward collision avoidance (4). The most filings arrived in 2024 (7 of 15).

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 XT6 has 13 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2025 has 8 complaints, 4 per year. The 2024 has more 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 XT6. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

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 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 (15 total)

Powertrain
7
Electrical system
6
Forward collision avoidance
4
Service brakes
3
Lane departure
2
Back-over prevention
1
Engine
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

720245202532026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "See attached document for complaint."
    Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure · filed 2026-08-21
  • "The vehicle has had breaking issues since I purchased it in September 23, 2023. On April 26, 2025 the car completely shut down while driving it for no apparent reason. Took it to the certified Cadillac dealer (see…"
    Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine · filed 2026-06-04
  • "After driving for couple of hours Car Jump like a horse while driving and slow moving since purchased."
    Powertrain · filed 2026-01-11
  • "Transmission slipping and won’t go in reverse"
    Powertrain · filed 2025-12-04
  • "The car stops abruptly in reverse for no apparent reason when backing up"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-11-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Cadillac XT6 SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Cadillac XT6 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
XT6 all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) All-wheel drive 21 26 23 MPG $3450
XT6 all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (9-speed) All-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
XT6 front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Front-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $3450
XT6 front-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2020–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-30 (3.6L V6; temperature-dependent specification) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R18

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 XT6 reliable?

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Cadillac XT6 over 3 years — 5 per year. That is more complaints per year than most XT6 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Instrument cluster and Windshield.

What are common problems with a 2024 Cadillac XT6?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (7 of 15), then Electrical system (6) and Forward collision avoidance (4). The most filings arrived in 2024 (7 of 15).

Is the 2024 Cadillac XT6 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 XT6 has 13 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2025 has 8 complaints, 4 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Cadillac XT6 been recalled?

The 2024 Cadillac XT6 has 2 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 XT6?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2024 Cadillac XT6 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Cadillac XT6 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Cadillac XT6 is 22 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Cadillac XT6 take?

The 3.6L V6 is commonly specified with 0W-30 (temperature-dependent) and about 6 qt with filter.

What tire size is on the Cadillac XT6?

Typical OE fitment is 235/65R18; confirm on the SUV’s tire placard.

Did Cadillac recall XT6 fuel pumps?

Recall 20V-639 covers certain 2020 XT6 vehicles (with Enclave, XT5, Traverse, and Acadia) where a plastic burr on the fuel pump jet nozzle can cause pump failure; dealers replace the module.