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2021 Cadillac XT4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2021 Cadillac XT4, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-649 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Cadillac XT4 has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Power train
1Air bags
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 Cadillac XT4 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other XT4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XT4 median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Cadillac XT4 safety ratings
2021 Cadillac XT4 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Cadillac XT4, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag MalfunctionNo recall
In owners' words
What XT4 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
there is a recall on the 2021 cadillac xt4, fuel pump control module, N252516900, but my vin is not included. My vehicle seems to be having the same issue. The dealer has been unable to diagnose as it has been happening very sporadic and I don't drive often. Issue first occurred, vehicle would not…
Vehicle stalled on the road,coming to a total stop,very dangerous because of the trafic.Vehicle cranks but not start.Fuel pump power control module failed,code p203f.Take to Vera Cadillac dealer for repair.This happened 2 times,at 13765 milles and 29342 milles
Fuel pump module failed twice. There was no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. The first time I was driving the second time the car was parked and did not start. See below for details. Safety: Thankfully i was not driving 70+MPH down a busy highway when the car shut…
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