Cadillac XT4 Best and Worst Years (2019–2025)
The 2024 and 2025 Cadillac XT4 are the years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 100 and 83, the highest in the lineup. The 2021 XT4 is the best year, with a complaint index of just 17 and only 12 complaints.
- Model years
- 7
- 2019–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 106
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Top problem area
- Electrical System
XT4 Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Cadillac XT4 problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Caution | 50 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Engine | 25 | — |
| 2020 | Good | 33 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Brakes | 25 | — |
| 2021 | Best | 17 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 25 | — |
| 2022 | No verdict | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Brakes | 25 | — |
| 2023 | Caution | 67 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 25 | — |
| 2024 | Avoid | 100 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 25.5 | — |
| 2025 | Avoid | 83 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 25.5 | 5★ |
XT4 years to avoid: what went wrong
2024 Cadillac XT4 Index 100 · 31 complaints · 1 recalls
The 2024 XT4 has the highest complaint index of any year at 100, built on 31 complaints, 2 crashes, and 2 injuries. Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues lead at 35% of complaints, with owners describing automatic braking engaging unexpectedly at intersections and the loss of front parking assist and cameras compared to prior years. Brakes (29%) and Engine (26%) problems follow, including sudden power reduction and loss of mobility while driving. Electrical System complaints (23%) included instrument panel power loss at a median of 3,000 miles. NHTSA lists one recall for this year covering an incorrect owner's manual.
2025 Cadillac XT4 Index 83 · 10 complaints · 1 recalls
The 2025 XT4 ranks second worst with a complaint index of 83 from 10 complaints. Electrical System problems make up half of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 17,000 miles, including telematics controller failures and non-functioning OnStar and navigation systems. Brakes issues appeared at a median of just 280 miles, including reports of the pedal going to the floor with warning lights on. Lane Departure and Transmission & Powertrain each accounted for 20% of complaints. NHTSA lists one recall for an airbag deployment defect in the instrument panel cover.
Most common Cadillac XT4 problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Electrical System28 (26%)
- Engine28 (26%)
- Brakes21 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras20 (19%)
- Transmission & Powertrain18 (17%)
- Fuel System17 (16%)
- Other10 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (4%)
- Airbags3 (3%)
Frequently asked questions
- What Cadillac XT4 years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2024 and 2025 Cadillac XT4. They carry complaint index scores of 100 and 83, the highest of the seven model years covered.
- What is the best Cadillac XT4 year?
- The 2021 Cadillac XT4 is the best year based on NHTSA data, with a complaint index of only 17, just 12 complaints, and one recall.
- Are 2019 and 2023 Cadillac XT4 models reliable?
- 2019 and 2023 are marked Caution rather than Avoid or Best. The 2019 model has a complaint index of 50 with 20 complaints tied mostly to the engine, while 2023 has an index of 67 with 12 complaints centered on collision avoidance and camera systems.
- Does the 2024 Cadillac XT4 have known safety issues?
- NHTSA data shows 31 complaints for the 2024 XT4, including 2 crashes and 2 injuries, with Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems making up 35% of those complaints.
- What is the top problem area across all Cadillac XT4 years?
- Electrical System and Engine issues tie as the top problem areas overall, each accounting for 28 complaints and 26% of all reported issues across 2019-2025.