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2023 Cadillac XT6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#5 most-complained of 6 XT6 years

The 2023 Cadillac XT6 ranks 5th of 6 model years with a complaint index of 20 and a 'Best' verdict among XT6 years. It has 13 complaints, 2 recalls, and 1 crash reported, with transmission and powertrain issues being the top concern.

Complaints
13
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
20 city / 26 hwy

Top 2023 Cadillac XT6 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain4 (31%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (15%)
  3. Visibility & Wipers2 (15%)
  4. Electrical System1 (8%)
  5. Fuel System1 (8%)
  6. Lane Departure1 (8%)
  7. Other1 (8%)
  8. Steering1 (8%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (8%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)

What owners report

  • Reverse gear sometimes fails to engage, causing the vehicle to keep moving forward when the driver expects it to move backward.
  • Some vehicles lost motive power while driving and would not restart, with no warning lights illuminated, at a median mileage of 64,000 miles.
  • Rear backup cameras have failed to work properly or appeared dim at night, making it hard to see behind the vehicle.
  • Lane-keep assist has pushed the vehicle off the road onto the shoulder during normal highway driving.
  • Steering has locked up when turning right at highway speed, according to one owner.
  • The liftgate has opened on its own while parked, draining the battery in some cases.
2023 Cadillac XT6 complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2022Jan 2023Mar 2023Aug 2023Aug 2024Feb 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2022 to Feb 2026; peak Dec 2022 (2).

2023 Cadillac XT6 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V172000Mar 16, 2023Transmission & Powertrain8,744 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

    Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

  2. NHTSA 22V708000Sep 22, 2022Other24 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. 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 N222381690.

2023 Cadillac XT6 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,275
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
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.

2023 compared with other XT6 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Best018222
2022Caution6015322
2023Best2013222
2024Avoid8015222
2025Good408122

All Cadillac XT6 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Cadillac XT6 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 XT6 has a complaint index of 20 and ranks 5th out of 6 model years, earning a 'Best' verdict relative to other XT6 years.
What problems does the 2023 Cadillac XT6 have?
NHTSA lists 13 complaints, with transmission and powertrain issues making up 31% of them (4 complaints), followed by collision avoidance camera and visibility complaints at 15% each.
Does the 2023 Cadillac XT6 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 XT6: one for a transmission sun gear that could cause loss of drive, and one for an illegible certification label.
How does the 2023 XT6 compare to other model years?
The 2023 XT6 has a complaint index of 20, better than the 2020 model (100, 'Avoid') and 2024 model (80, 'Avoid'), but slightly worse than the 2021 model (0, 'Best').
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Cadillac XT6?
EPA rates the 2023 XT6 at 22 mpg combined (20 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,275.

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.