2025 Cadillac XT4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2025 Cadillac XT4 has a complaint index of 83, the second-worst of 7 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Electrical system issues make up half of its 10 complaints, plus one airbag recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 83/100
- #2 of 7 XT4 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 10
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 23.5 city / 28.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2025 Cadillac XT4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System5 (50%)
- Brakes2 (20%)
- Lane Departure2 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (20%)
- Other1 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (10%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Heads-up display sits too low even at its highest setting, making it hard to see for taller or shorter drivers.
- Brake pedal has gone to the floor with check engine and brake warning lights on, traced to a defective brake module.
- Telematics controller failures have knocked out OnStar, emergency calling, and navigation, with parts unavailable for repair.
- Built-in Google Maps and OnStar location accuracy work only intermittently, described by owners as an emergency-response safety gap.
- Vehicle has reportedly restarted on its own after being parked and turned off, requiring a computer system reset.
- Rear tires have experienced blowouts on both sides at different times, with dealers replacing them individually.
2025 Cadillac XT4 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V795000Oct 24, 2024Airbags25 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.
Risk: A passenger-side air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel upper cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is A242476151.
2025 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.
2025 compared with other XT4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Cadillac XT4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 XT4 has a complaint index of 83, the second-highest among 7 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other XT4 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Cadillac XT4?
- Electrical system issues dominate, accounting for 5 of 10 complaints (50%), including telematics, OnStar, and navigation failures. Brakes, lane departure, and transmission each account for 2 complaints.
- Does the 2025 Cadillac XT4 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (24V795000) covers a missing perforation in the instrument panel cover that could prevent the passenger airbag from deploying properly. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2025 XT4 compare to other XT4 model years?
- The 2025 XT4's complaint index of 83 is worse than 2019 (50), 2020 (67), 2021 (17, rated Best), and 2023 (33, rated Good), but better than 2024 (100, also rated Avoid).
- How many miles do 2025 XT4 problems tend to show up at?
- Median mileage at failure varies by area: electrical issues median at 17,000 miles, brake complaints at 280 miles, and suspension/tire issues at 9,114 miles.