repaired · 2026 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed.
2023 Cadillac XT5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2023 Cadillac XT5, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-708 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Cadillac XT5 has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Power train
4Engine
3Back over prevention
2Electrical system
1Lane departure
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2023 Cadillac XT5 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.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Power train: automatic 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.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2023 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
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Cadillac XT5 safety ratings
2023 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
In owners' words
What XT5 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I brought this car as a used dealer certified pre-owned. It is showing all the recalls as handled but in fact that isn't true. Since my purchase I returned because of a problem with the transmission failing to go into gear and 11/8/2026 I had the car towed to the dealer by AAA. The car is also…
The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse(R), the vehicle intermittently failed to respond. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened, and the vehicle responded after an extended period. The vehicle was taken to the dealer;…
I am reporting an imminent, life-threatening safety defect regarding a Cadillac XT5, purchased 1/10/26 and repurchased by the dealership on 5/16/2026. While driving, this vehicle experiences an unpredictable and intermittent defect causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into PARK while the…
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