2024 Cadillac XT5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#5 most-complained of 9 XT5 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Cadillac XT5 has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 5th worst out of 9 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 10 complaints, 3 recalls, and 1 crash, with Transmission & Powertrain making up 60% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 20 city / 24.5 hwy
Top 2024 Cadillac XT5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (60%)
- Airbags2 (20%)
- Engine2 (20%)
- Electrical System1 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (10%)
- Lane Departure1 (10%)
- Other1 (10%)
What owners report
- Owners report the transmission losing power or motive force while driving, sometimes with the check engine light on and RPM spiking to 5,000.
- Some describe the transmission shifting erratically with lurching and bucking, especially in lower gears at low mileage.
- One owner reported a loud racing noise followed by the vehicle refusing to move forward, requiring a tow to the dealer.
- The driver's airbag reportedly deployed with no warning and without any prior indication of a fault.
- The Forward Collision Avoidance system reportedly failed to activate near another vehicle, forcing the driver to swerve, with sensors later diagnosed as faulty.
- One owner reported the engine losing power intermittently with no reverse, followed by the instrument cluster going dark after repairs.
2024 Cadillac XT5 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V459000Jun 20, 2024Electrical System6,942 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Risk: Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.
- NHTSA 24V311000May 2, 2024Airbags74 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The driver's front air bag cushion may tear during deployment, resulting in the air bag not deploying as intended.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N232439241.
- NHTSA 23V681000Oct 12, 2023Visibility & Wipers42 vehicles
Visibility:windshield
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.
Risk: A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 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 N232419690.
2024 Cadillac XT5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,625
- 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 XT5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Cadillac XT5 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2024 XT5 a Complaint Index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 5th worst among 9 model years. Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 60% of its complaints.
- Does the 2024 Cadillac XT5 have transmission problems?
- Yes. Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 60% of all reported issues for the 2024 XT5, with a median mileage at failure of 9,200 miles.
- What recalls affect the 2024 Cadillac XT5?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 XT5: an instrument panel illumination issue, a driver's airbag cushion that may tear during deployment, and a windshield sealant defect. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2024 XT5 compare to other XT5 model years?
- The 2024 XT5's Complaint Index of 50 is better than 2017 (88), 2018 (75), and 2019 (63), but worse than 2020 through 2023, which range from 0 to 38.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Cadillac XT5?
- The EPA rates the 2024 XT5 at 21 MPG combined (20 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,625.