2022 Cadillac XT5 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,020miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl FWD · 19 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Cadillac XT5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2022 Cadillac XT5. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and back-over prevention (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,020 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 744 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 131 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown3 30%
- Air bags2 20%
- Electrical system2 20%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Lane departure1 10%
- Seat belts1 10%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “The driving mode don't stay in the correct control for example the SUV has three components Tour, Sports, Snow and ice...while driving in Tour mode the vehicle goes to sports on it owns. The electrical dash board cuts off and resets its self while in driving. Scary”
NHTSA complaint #11573052, filed 2024-02Air bags: “I was driving using turn by turn directions and it told me to turn and I turned too soon and hit a telephone pole, front center. The airbags did not deploy and onstar did not recognize crash. I heard nothing from anyone. I called 911 to get the police to come and a wrecker driver. Even though I was wearing my seatbelt, my chest struck the steering wheel and my left hand was badly bruised. This is a serious safety concern. There is police report. Pictures were taken by the policeman.No one has touched the box that records things. …”
NHTSA complaint #11733785, filed 2026-04Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera lines were very faint. The contact was unable to see the guidelines or the markings. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to fix the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the rearview camera was operating as designed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The mechanic informed the contact that the dimming of the camera was normal operation while reversing. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11680848, filed 2025-08, 34,000 milesElectrical system: “I was backing out of a parking space in reverse as I have done multiple times and the second I took my foot off the brake pedal to go into reverse, my car shot out at a high speed and hit a parked car on the other side of the street. Not realizing that there was an auto malfunction, I attempted to turn around my car to see the damage to the other car and when I went into reverse again to turn around, the car sped up again at high speed, did a 180 degree turn in reverse and hit two additional parked cars. Luckily, no one was hurt. …”
NHTSA complaint #11637233, filed 2025-01Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 41 and 34,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Cadillac XT5. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.1% risk |
| XT5 · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.9% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2022 Cadillac XT5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 21 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
| XT5 AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| XT5 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 22 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| XT5 FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| XT5 Hearse AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,900 |
| XT5 Hearse FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,900 |
| XT5 Limo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,900 |
| XT5 Limo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 23V172000Mar 16, 2023Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Cadillac XT5 2022–2023, XT6 2023, GMC Acadia 2023 +2 more
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft…
- 22V446000Jun 23, 2022Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Cadillac XT5 2022, GMC Acadia 2022, Cadillac XT6 2022
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
- 22V427000Jun 16, 2022Suspension › RearCovers: Cadillac XT5 2022, GMC Acadia 2022, Cadillac XT6 2022
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
Recall details for the 2022 Cadillac XT5 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 744 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11036392Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11034979Jul 6, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may be encountered with the heated/ventilated seats inoperative. Upon further inspection it will be found that the F19DA fuse will be open…
- 11034769Jun 23, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- 11032764May 11, 2026Other or unknown. Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- 11032763May 11, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030532Mar 21, 2026Other or unknown. Improvements to OnStar functionality.
Other model years of the Cadillac XT5
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | — | 1 | 5 | 24 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 10 | 9,200 | 3 | 5 | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 16 | 1,000 | 4 | 5 | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 10 | 17,020 | 3 | 5 | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 20 | 30,000 | 2 | 5 | 21 | — | Rising |
| 2020 | 23 | 34,817 | 5 | 5 | 24 | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 33 | 12,000 | 0 | 4–5 | 22 | 40 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 66 | 31,640 | 0 | 4–5 | 22 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 124 | 14,000 | 1 | 4–5 | 22 | 100 · More | Rising |
All Cadillac XT5 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Cadillac XT5 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2022 Cadillac XT5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Cadillac XT5 is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2022 Cadillac XT5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2022 Cadillac XT5 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Cadillac XT5 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Cadillac XT5 get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Cadillac XT5 (XT5 FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Cadillac XT5 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,020 miles and the middle half falls between 41 and 34,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.