2024 Cadillac XT5 Problems
Compared with other Cadillac XT5 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2024 can be compared from 2027.
- Most reported part: Transmission and drivetrain (6 complaints, median 9,200 mi).
- 3 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,200miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- 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 2024 Cadillac XT5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2024 Cadillac XT5. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and engine (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,200 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 390 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 51 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Air bags2 20%
- Engine2 20%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Lane departure1 10%
- Other or unknown1 10%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “The vehicle made a loud racing noise like a truck and won’t move forward. I was driving on a busy street. I pulled over and turned the vehicle off, then restarted several times The check transmission light finally came on. I called for a tow and it was taken to the dealership after several days, I was advised that some of the components to the transmission were put in the the vehicle incorrectly.”
NHTSA complaint #11607798, filed 2024-08Air bags: “On 10/18/24 I was making a left turn out of my development when a vehicle crashed into the front driver portion of my vehicle. The vehicle was going approximately 40+mph. I was driving approximately 5-10 mph making the turn. I was wearing a seatbelt, hit my head on the drivers door jam/window and immediately complained of neck and head pain. No airbags deployed. I sustained a severely herniated disc at C5-6 causing severe spinal cord compression and cervical myelopathy requiring urgent surgery. …”
NHTSA complaint #11567618, filed 2024-01Engine: “The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 - 15 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. There was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and informed the contact to return the vehicle to the dealer for more diagnostic testing, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 23,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11718637, filed 2026-02, 23,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,500 and 23,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 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 2024 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning standard on some versions, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.
Neighbouring years: 2023: same overall rating; 2025: 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 2024 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
- 24V459000Jun 20, 2024Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panelCovers: Cadillac XT5 2023–2025, XT6 2024–2025
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to…
- 24V311000May 2, 2024Air bags › FrontalCovers: Cadillac XT5 2024
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The driver's front air bag cushion may tear during deployment, resulting in the air bag not deploying as intended.
- 23V681000Oct 12, 2023Visibility › WindshieldCovers: Cadillac XT5 2024, GMC Acadia 2023, Cadillac XT6 2024
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.
Recall details for the 2024 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. 390 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038560Oct 16, 2026Engine. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the thermal break tabs induce stress into the radiator causing a coolant leak. Dealers are to cut the thermal break tabs on the radiator.
- 11038460Oct 7, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037486Sep 25, 2026Engine. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the thermal break tabs induce stress into the radiator causing a coolant leak. Dealers are to cut the thermal break tabs on the radiator.
- 11037367Sep 18, 2026Engine. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the thermal break tabs induce stress into the radiator causing a coolant leak. Dealers are to cut the thermal break tabs on the radiator.
- 11037318Sep 15, 2026Engine. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the thermal break tabs induce stress into the radiator causing a coolant leak. Dealers are to cut the thermal break tabs on the radiator.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11036690Aug 27, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
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 | 24 | 34,817 | 5 | 5 | 24 | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 34 | 12,000 | 0 | 4–5 | 22 | 40 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 67 | 32,000 | 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 2024 Cadillac XT5 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2024 Cadillac XT5 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2024 Cadillac XT5 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2024 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 2024 Cadillac XT5 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 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 2024 Cadillac XT5 get?
The EPA rates the 2024 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 2024 Cadillac XT5 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,200 miles and the middle half falls between 2,500 and 23,000 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 28, 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.