2022 Cadillac XT6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2022 Cadillac XT6, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-446 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.

2022 Cadillac XT6

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Cadillac XT6 has problems

15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine30
Power train20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Electrical system20
Vehicle speed control11
Forward collision avoidance10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Lane departure10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2022 Cadillac XT6 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.

92%repaired · 2024 Q2

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 22V-446 · Jun 23, 2022 · 228 vehicles · 209 repaired

Risk. A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2024 Q2

Suspension: rear

Recall 22V-427 · Jun 16, 2022 · 736 vehicles · 690 repaired

Risk. A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2024 Q1

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Recall 22V-392 · Jun 2, 2022 · 237 vehicles · 222 repaired

Risk. Without a warning label, the brake fluid may be unintentionally contaminated by debris, which can affect brake performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2022 vs. every other XT6 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 XT6 median. How we score

'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2022 Cadillac XT6 safety ratings

2022 Cadillac XT6 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2022 Cadillac XT6 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2022 Cadillac XT6 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2022 Cadillac XT6 side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What XT6 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I was driving in a highway going at highway speed and the car suddenly just shut off and all the alert lights were reflected at that time the car was not responding completely, shut off, then within seconds after the lights flashed it started on it's own. It was the first time this happened. I was…
Complaint 11762586 · Sep 7, 2026
I purchased the new 2022 Cadillac XT6 in June 2022. The first week I owned the vehicle, I was driving and I lost power and the vehicle came to a stop. The mileage on the vehicle was 134 miles. The Cadillac dealer indicated there was a failure in the engine and power train that caused the engine to…
Complaint 11637659 · Jan 22, 2025
The vehicle was driven into low water and the belief is tha vehicles near this vehicle created a wake which caused the engine to die. The dealer that has the vehicle advised that another vehicle same make and model need an engine replaced. For both vehicles there was no water intrustion into the…
Complaint 11492543 · Nov 7, 2022

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