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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2021 Cadillac XT5 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
10%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
61,620miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2021 Cadillac XT5, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,620 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the infotainment screen was touched but went black and failed to respond. The vehicle was turned off and restarted at the next traffic light, and the infotainment screen was touched and remained black and failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was not provided. Due to the failure, the HVAC system, GPS, Bluetooth, Back Over Prevention, and Lane Keep Assist features became inoperable. …”

NHTSA complaint #11722196, filed 2026-03, 113,240 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera intermittently failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V709000 (Back Over Prevention) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11506928, filed 2023-02, 10,000 miles

Related recalls

Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023319%
2022220%
2021210%
202028%

Other parts of the 2021 Cadillac XT5

Electrical system
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Cadillac XT5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology