2025 Cadillac XT5

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2025 Cadillac XT5
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:33:50.075Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac XT5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 2017: 122 complaints 2017 2018: 66 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 22 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 10 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 4 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2025: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
2017122
201866
201932
202022
202116
202210
202315
202410
20254
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 of 4 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250612

Also filed under ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

2 of 4 total reports mention: power train.

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The vehicle does not recognize when it is in park . To use the Cadillac maps app you have to approve to their terms . When I tried to read it ,I get two warnings that tell me I must be in park . I am sitting in my garage when this happens .

NHTSA ODI report, 20260823

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20240813 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 24V459000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Cadillac XT5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 24V459000 (electrical system) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2025 Cadillac XT5 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Cadillac XT5?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Cadillac XT5 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.