2018 Cadillac XT5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 67 owner complaints about the 2018 Cadillac XT5, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ghostofakina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2018 Cadillac XT5 has problems
67 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 1 |
| Steering | 12 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2018 Cadillac XT5 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2018 vs. every other XT5 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 XT5 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2018 Cadillac XT5 safety ratings
2018 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What XT5 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Check engine light sensor came on in mid-May which is the result of a faulty thermostat, also triggering a "Steering Assist is Reduced" message on the dashboard which I consider to be a safety issue. This is a known and common problem for this make, year and model and the cost to fix the problem is…
While driving at highway speeds, I needed to accelerate hard in order to pass another vehicle and while accelerating there was a downshift and increase in RPM. After passing, the RPM remained high even after I took foot off accelerator and it seemed the transmission did not shift back out of lower…
To Whom It May Concern,I am writing to formally report a safety concern involving my 2018 Cadillac XT5, VIN [XXX]. Recently, my vehicle displayed a “Steering Assist Reduced” message on the dashboard while driving. This warning significantly increases the physical effort required to steer the…
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