Cadillac XT6 Best and Worst Years (2020–2025)
Avoid 2020 and 2022 Cadillac XT6 model years — 2020 has the highest complaint index (100) with electrical failures near 5,500 miles median, and 2022 hits 80 with engine and fuel system problems near 10,185 miles median. 2021 and 2025 are the Best years, each with a complaint index under 20.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
- Model years
- 6
- 2020–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 105
- Recall campaigns
- 12
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Top problem area
- Electrical System
XT6 Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Cadillac XT6 problems and recalls by year
XT6 years to avoid: what went wrong
2020 Cadillac XT6 Index 100 · 36 complaints · 4 recalls
The 2020 XT6 has the highest complaint index (100) of any year and ranks worst overall. Electrical System complaints lead at 24% share, with owners reporting electronics malfunctioning shortly after purchase, including intermittent fuel gauge failures and battery problems, at a median 5,500 miles across all complaint categories. Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues follow, including hard automatic braking that owners could not disable. Transmission & Powertrain and Engine problems also appear. NHTSA lists four recalls for this year, covering a rearview camera cable defect, a transmission accumulator bolt issue, and a fuel pump jet nozzle burr defect.
2022 Cadillac XT6 Index 80 · 15 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2022 XT6 carries a complaint index of 80, the second-worst year. Engine complaints make up 27% of issues for the year, including a report of unintended acceleration while parking and reports of engine stalling, with a median failure mileage of 10,185 miles across all complaint categories. Fuel System complaints follow at 20%, including stalling and loss of motive power tied to fuel pump module failures. NHTSA lists three recalls for this year: a fuel tank rollover valve seal issue, a loose rear suspension toe link, and a missing brake fluid reservoir cap warning label. One crash and one injury were reported for this year.
Most common Cadillac XT6 problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.
- Electrical System25 (24%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (23%)
- Transmission & Powertrain22 (21%)
- Other17 (16%)
- Engine16 (15%)
- Fuel System11 (10%)
- Brakes7 (7%)
- Lane Departure5 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (5%)
- Structure & Body4 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What Cadillac XT6 years should I avoid?
- NHTSA data flags 2020 and 2022 as the years to avoid. 2020 has a complaint index of 100, the highest of all years, driven largely by Electrical System complaints. 2022 follows with a complaint index of 80, driven by Engine and Fuel System complaints.
- What are the best Cadillac XT6 years?
- 2021 and 2025 are rated Best, with complaint indexes of 0 and 20 respectively, the lowest among all six model years covered.
- Does the 2020 Cadillac XT6 have recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists four recall campaigns for the 2020 XT6, covering rearview camera cables, a transmission start-stop accumulator, and a fuel pump jet nozzle defect.
- Is the 2022 Cadillac XT6 reliable based on complaints?
- The 2022 XT6 ranks second-worst among XT6 years with a complaint index of 80. Owners reported engine stalling and unintended acceleration, plus fuel system stalling, alongside three recall campaigns.
- How many total complaints does the Cadillac XT6 have?
- NHTSA logs 105 total complaints across the 2020-2025 Cadillac XT6, plus 12 recall campaigns, with Electrical System (24%) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (23%) as the top problem areas overall.