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.
2025 Cadillac XT5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2025 Cadillac XT5, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-459 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 26, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Cadillac XT5 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
2Engine2 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
1Electrical system
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 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.
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
2025 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
2025 Cadillac XT5 safety ratings
2025 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 forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We were traveling out of our development at 17-20mph while approaching our exit gate the car jolted forward and accelerated at a rapid speed. My husband immediately stepped on the brake but the brake pedal became hard, the brake did not work. The car would not stop while pressing down on the brake.…
Failed transmission--April 16, 2026 I was backing out of my garage when I heard a very loud bang noise and it stopped my car instantly. I thought I had hit something but I did not. On may 22, 2026. I stopped at a red light a few cars back but when the light changed the car would not go as it…
purchased 2024 XT5 brand new less than 6,000 miles SES light on..dealer states part failure w/transmission snap ring-traded vehicle for 2025 XT5. At 5,464 miles SES light comes on-another internal transmission part failure this time control valve body needed to be replaced. The control valve body…
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