2019 Cadillac XT5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2019 Cadillac XT5, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2019 Cadillac XT5 has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2019 Cadillac XT5 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2019 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
2019 Cadillac XT5 safety ratings
2019 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 steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2019 Cadillac XT5 has repeatedly shuddered at highway speeds since shortly after purchase on July 25, 2026. It occurs around 61–62 mph while maintaining speed before accelerating. The cause is UNKNOWN. The selling dealership evaluated the vehicle and performed a front-wheel alignment, but the…
The vehicle has approximately 40,000 miles. The thermostat and/or coolant temperature sensor malfunctioned, causing the warning message “Steering Assist Is Reduced, Drive With Care” to appear. This condition raises a safety concern because the malfunction affects or appears to affect the vehicle’s…
We got the message that our steering may be impacted and then our temperature gauge wasn’t working nor the stop/start feature. Trip to service dealer resulted in a $1,186.14 repair for the replacement of the thermostat. This car only has 37,269 miles. We were told by service tech this is a common…
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