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2025 Cadillac XT5 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2025 Cadillac XT5 — 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.

6

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

9

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other XT5 years?

XT5 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted182 complaints2017: 182 complaints2018: 95 complaints2019: 45 complaints2020: 32 complaints2021: 20 complaints2022: 16 complaints2023: 20 complaints2024: 15 complaints2025: 6 complaints2026: 1 complaints
XT5 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Cadillac XT5 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance350%
Engine117%
Other117%
Transmission117%

Does the 2025 Cadillac XT5 have recalls?

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

24V459000Electrical SystemJune 20, 2024 · 6,942 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“purchased 2024 XT5 brand new less than 6,000 miles SES light on..dealer states part failure w/transmission snap ring-traded vehicle for 2025 XT5. At 5,464 miles SES light comes on-another internal transmission part failure this time control valve body needed to be replaced. The control valve body…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · October 25, 2024 · crash

“Rearview camera has perfect image when I put in reverse inside my garage but as soom as I exit the garage into sunlight, the image on the screen goes so dark you don't have a rear view for 18 to 20 seconds and by that time I am in the street. The dealer and Cadillac say this is normal. I have owned…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 10, 2024

“Failed transmission--April 16, 2026 I was backing out of my garage when I heard a very loud bang noise and it stopped my car instantly. I thought I had hit something but I did not. On may 22, 2026. I stopped at a red light a few cars back but when the light changed the car would not go as it…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 16, 2026

“purchased 2024 XT5 brand new less than 6,000 miles SES light on..dealer states part failure w/transmission snap ring-traded vehicle for 2025 XT5. At 5,464 miles SES light comes on-another internal transmission part failure this time control valve body needed to be replaced. The control valve body…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 25, 2024 · crash

2025 Cadillac XT5 — common questions

Is the 2025 Cadillac XT5 reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Cadillac XT5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Cadillac XT5. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Cadillac XT5 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the XT5 years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. The cleanest record among XT5 years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2025 Cadillac XT5?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Cadillac XT5 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.