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2025 Cadillac XT4 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 11 complaints on file for the 2025 Cadillac XT4 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

11

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other XT4 years?

XT4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted51 complaints2019: 28 complaints2020: 28 complaints2021: 15 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 18 complaints2024: 51 complaints2025: 11 complaints
XT4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Cadillac XT4 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System545%
Brakes218%
Driver Assistance218%
Transmission19%
Visibility & Wipers19%

Does the 2025 Cadillac XT4 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V795000Body & StructureOctober 24, 2024 · 25 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.

Consequence

A passenger-side air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel upper cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is A242476151.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Telematics Controller has gone out. Took 2 weeks to get vehicle into dealership. After diagnosis we are told there is no availability on the part and no backorder or visibility as to when it will be available. Functionality of vehicle, value and user safety has been effected as safety and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 15, 2025

“On July 28, 2025, while driving the vehicle on public street, a warning flashed that the brakes have failed. In fact the brakes were totally inoperative. Driver was able to clear traffic and exit the roadway without incident. The Cadillac dealership found no issue with the brakes, but did "update…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 28, 2025

“Multiple issues: Leaking transmission fluid, multiple issues with on star system, side detection system, lane keep assist. On star issue involves being unable to contact an advisor in the case of an emergency. Apps in car work intermittently, including Google Maps which is imbedded in the vehicle…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · January 12, 2026

“Multiple issues: Leaking transmission fluid, multiple issues with on star system, side detection system, lane keep assist. On star issue involves being unable to contact an advisor in the case of an emergency. Apps in car work intermittently, including Google Maps which is imbedded in the vehicle…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 12, 2026

“Since we purchased the vehicle, the Heads-Up display is too low, even in its highest adjusted setting. My wife is [XXX] and can only see part of the heads-up display. I am [XXX] ' tall and have to adjust the seat so far up that my head almost touches the roof to see the heads-up display on the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · July 21, 2025

2025 Cadillac XT4 — common questions

Is the 2025 Cadillac XT4 reliable?

The record is thin — 11 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2025 XT4 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (5 complaints), driver assistance (2 complaints), brakes (2 complaints).

Does the 2025 Cadillac XT4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Cadillac XT4. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Cadillac XT4 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the XT4 years to avoid are 2024. The cleanest record among XT4 years belongs to 2022.

How safe is the 2025 Cadillac XT4?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Cadillac XT4 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.