YearToAvoid

2024 Cadillac XT4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2024 Cadillac XT4 has a Complaint Index of 100, the highest among the model's 7 years, ranking it worst (rank 1 of 7) with a verdict of Avoid. Owners logged 31 complaints, mostly about automatic emergency braking, brakes, and electrical failures, plus 1 recall.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
100/100
#1 of 7 XT4 years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
31
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Collision Avoidance & Cameras
Best nearby year
2021
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25.5
23.5 city / 28.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2024 Cadillac XT4 problems

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

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (35%)
  2. Brakes9 (29%)
  3. Engine8 (26%)
  4. Electrical System7 (23%)
  5. Fuel System7 (23%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain4 (13%)
  7. Steering2 (6%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers2 (6%)
  10. Airbags1 (3%)

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

What owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking or collision avoidance system engages unexpectedly at low speed, sometimes causing a rear-end crash.
  • Instrument panel loses power and shows error messages, leaving only the speedometer working, reported around 3,000 miles.
  • Vehicle suddenly loses power or stalls while driving, triggering transmission and power reduction warnings.
  • Entire electrical system shuts off while decelerating to a stop, disabling the vehicle in traffic.
  • Front and rear windows or windshield turn hazy or milky in sunlight, affecting visibility.
  • Backup camera fails to display an image at night.
2024 Cadillac XT4 complaints: complaints filed per month4Sep 2023Jul 2024Jan 2025Apr 2025Aug 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2026 (4).

2024 Cadillac XT4 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V575000Aug 1, 2024Other22 vehicles

    Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    Risk: The wrong owner's manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will provide owners with the correct manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454040.

2024 Cadillac XT4 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23.5 MPG
Highway
28.5 MPG
Combined
25.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,125
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.

2024 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
2022No verdict04125
2023Good3312025
2024Avoid10031125.5
2025Avoid8310125.5

All Cadillac XT4 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Cadillac XT4 reliable?
Compared to other XT4 model years, the 2024 has the highest Complaint Index (100) and ranks worst overall (1 of 7), earning an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Cadillac XT4?
NHTSA data shows the top problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras (11 complaints, 35% share), Brakes (9 complaints, 29%), and Engine (8 complaints, 26%).
Does the 2024 Cadillac XT4 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (24V575000) was reported August 1, 2024, covering the wrong owner's manual placed in the glove box; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2024 XT4 compare to other years?
The 2024 XT4's Complaint Index of 100 is higher than 2019 (50), 2020 (33), 2021 (17), 2022 (0), and 2023 (67), making 2024 the worst year in the lineup; only 2025 comes close with an index of 83 and an Avoid verdict.
What mileage do 2024 XT4 problems tend to occur at?
The only reported median mileage at failure across problem areas is 3,000 miles, tied to Electrical System complaints.

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.