YearToAvoid

2023 Cadillac XT4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2023 Cadillac XT4 has 12 NHTSA complaints, no recalls, and a complaint index of 33, ranking 5th worst out of 7 model years with a Good verdict. Top problem areas are collision avoidance/cameras and transmission & powertrain, each at 33% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
33/100
#5 of 7 XT4 years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
12
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Collision Avoidance & Cameras
Best nearby year
2021
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25
22.5 city / 29.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2023 Cadillac XT4 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (33%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain4 (33%)
  3. Electrical System2 (17%)
  4. Engine2 (17%)
  5. Fuel System2 (17%)
  6. Brakes1 (8%)
  7. Other1 (8%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Phantom braking occurs at various speeds with no obstacle present, sometimes reported around 3,000 miles.
  • Automatic emergency braking engages on its own without any operator input, causing abrupt stops that risk being rear-ended.
  • Transmission jerks or feels like a clutch is popping when shifting through lower gears (1-3) while decelerating.
  • The 9-speed automatic transmission fails to shift into 9th gear automatically, requiring manual paddle-shift workarounds.
  • Fuel pump module has failed suddenly while driving, causing complete loss of power.
  • Infotainment sound and turn signal audio has cut out unexpectedly, requiring a manual system reset.
2023 Cadillac XT4 complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2023Nov 2023Mar 2025Jul 2025Mar 2026
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Mar 2026; peak Mar 2026 (3).

2023 Cadillac XT4 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2023 Cadillac XT4 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22.5 MPG
Highway
29.5 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,175
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2023 compared with other XT4 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Best1712125
2022No verdict04125
2023Good3312025
2024Avoid10031125.5
2025Avoid8310125.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Cadillac XT4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 XT4 has a complaint index of 33 and carries a Good verdict, ranking 5th worst of the 7 model years covered. It has no recalls on file.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Cadillac XT4?
NHTSA complaints point to two leading problem areas: Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Transmission & Powertrain, each making up 33% of complaints filed for this model year.
Does the 2023 Cadillac XT4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Cadillac XT4.
How does the 2023 XT4 compare to other XT4 model years?
The 2023 XT4's complaint index of 33 is lower than the 2019 (50), 2020 (67), 2024 (100), and 2025 (83) model years, and it carries a Good verdict while 2024 and 2025 are rated Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Cadillac XT4?
EPA rates the 2023 XT4 at 25 mpg combined (22.5 city / 29.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.