2025 Cadillac XT5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 9 XT5 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Cadillac XT5 has 5 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 9 XT5 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is collision avoidance & cameras (3 complaints, 60% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 20 city / 26.5 hwy
Top 2025 Cadillac XT5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (60%)
- Engine2 (40%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (40%)
- Brakes1 (20%)
- Electrical System1 (20%)
- Other1 (20%)
2025 Cadillac XT5 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2025 Cadillac XT5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 26.5 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 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 XT5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Cadillac XT5 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Cadillac XT5 ranks worst among XT5 model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 5 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Cadillac XT5?
- The most reported problem areas are collision avoidance & cameras (3 complaints), engine (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints).
- Does the 2025 Cadillac XT5 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Cadillac XT5, most recently reported 2024, covering electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Cadillac XT5?
- EPA rates the 2025 Cadillac XT5 at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.