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All cars · Cadillac XT5 · 2021

2021 Cadillac XT5. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index23100 = average car
Complaints7NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold28,380U.S. model year
Per 100K sold25complaints
Complaint rank#1 of 6among the 6 scored Cadillac XT5 model years (2017–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering43%
Wipers & visibility14%
Fuel system14%
Backup camera14%
Electrical14%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
700000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 22V709000 Sep 2022 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.

    Risk. An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 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 N222378380.

  • 21V422000 Jun 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

    Defect. General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.

    Risk. Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedRear-view camera failure20222022

Manufacturer communications 833

Cadillac filed 833 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This Preliminary information communicates an Intermittent No Crank, No Start, or Reduced Power…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S9)FWD22 / 29 / 24Premium$3,200
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S9)AWD21 / 27 / 23Premium$3,350
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S9)FWD19 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S9)AWD18 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2017–2025 Cadillac XT5, 9.0M views.

TopicVideosViews
Oil changes & service6270K
Timing chain & engine5223K
Infotainment, battery & electrical6117K
Heat, A/C & blend door2111K
Death wobble & steering1101K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors131K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition110K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2018352760,565Transmission & drivetrain
2019241349,879Wipers & visibility
202025935,223Steering
202123728,380Steering
202224827,340Backup camera
2023–1726,808Transmission & drivetrain
2024–1026,432Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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