2020 Cadillac XT5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Cadillac XT5. The most-reported areas: Power Train (7), Steering (6), Engine (4).
Key takeaways
- 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 32% |
| Steering | 6 | 27% |
| Engine | 4 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% |
| Structure | 1 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-07-16
On April 8, 2026, my 2020 Cadillac XT5 experienced a sudden and complete engine failure while I was driving. Prior to the failure, there were no warning lights, no overheating indications, no abnormal engine noises, and no performance issues that would have alerted me to a developing problem. Without warning, the engi...
Engine And Engine Cooling,power Train - filed 2026-06-09
The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into different gears. The Check Engine warning light was illuminated. The failure persisted while the contact's wife was driving, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-04-28
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Cadillac XT5. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 30,475. It was later discovered, upon checking with a local AutoZone, that the mileage was 49,579.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.