2024 Cadillac XT6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2024 Cadillac XT6, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-459 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Cadillac XT6 has problems

16 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
Power train70
Electrical system60
Forward collision avoidance40
Service brakes30
Lane departure20
Engine10
Back over prevention10

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

2 recalls

2024 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.

99%repaired · 2026 Q2

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 24V-459 · Jun 20, 2024 · 6,942 vehicles · 6,842 repaired

Risk. Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2025 Q3

Visibility: windshield

Recall 23V-681 · Oct 12, 2023 · 42 vehicles · 42 repaired

Risk. A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.

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

2024 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

2024 Cadillac XT6 safety ratings

2024 Cadillac XT6 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2024 Cadillac XT6 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2024 Cadillac XT6 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2024 Cadillac XT6 side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
In owners' words

What XT6 owners report

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

am experiencing multiple issues with my 2024 Cadillac XT6 that affect drivability and potentially safety: 1.Intermittent Transmission Shift Jerk •The vehicle occasionally exhibits a sudden “jerk” or abrupt shift while accelerating, mostly in 2nd–3rd or 3rd–4th gear. •The issue is intermittent and…
Complaint 11697916 · Nov 6, 2025
Transmission suddered. Took to the dealer and they said that there are parts in the transmission that need to be replaced. They recommended not driving the vehicle because there could be complete faliure of the transmission causing the car not to move. They said that parts are on backorder and did…
Complaint 11691340 · Oct 4, 2025
WHEN TRYING TO BACK IN GARAGE, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE AT ALL AND CAN ONLY MOVE FORWARD, AT TIMES, THE NAVIGATION DISPLAY SCREEN WILL TURN OFF OR FREEZE BEFORE OPERATING NORMALLY, AND THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEEKING EVER SINCE IT WAS DRIVEN OFF THE CAR LOT WHEN PURCHASED NEW; GM SAYS…
Complaint 11682674 · Aug 24, 2025

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