2021 Cadillac XT5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Cadillac XT5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (8), Unknown Or Other (5), Engine (4).
Key takeaways
- 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 42% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 26% |
| Engine | 4 | 21% |
| Steering | 2 | 11% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 11% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 11% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 5% |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2021 Cadillac XT5
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,engine - filed 2026-10-30
While driving at approximately 49 mph in a 40 mph zone on dry pavement in daylight with AWD mode active, the Driver Information Center displayed the warning "Steering Assist is Reduced, Drive with Care." Steering effort increased noticeably; steering was not completely lost. No check engine light appeared with this eve...
Steering,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-16
Sudden Engine Shutdown and Loss of Steering Assistance in Traffic — 2021 Cadillac XT5 While operating our 2021 Cadillac XT5 in traffic, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly stopped running. The engine shut down, the instrument panel went dark except for a warning stating "Low Battery," and steering locked up. The eme...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-07
Parasitic drain on the battery causes unpredicted electrical malfunctions on the car. 4 batteries replaced in two years.
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More for the 2021 Cadillac XT5
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.