2021 Cadillac XT5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Cadillac XT5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (5), Unknown Or Other (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
Key takeaways
- 14 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 | 5 | 36% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 29% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 14% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 14% |
| Engine | 2 | 14% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 7% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 7% |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Electrical System,lane Departure - filed 2026-08-28
The Side Detection System warning light came on. I found that other vehicles in our blind spots were not be recognized by the system. The warning lights were not being activated on the side mirrors. The system was repaired at the dealership at a cost of $865.43. When speaking withe the service technician he said this i...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-02
I took my SUV to Heritage Cadillac in Lombard, IL for a revving sound while accelerating, specifically from 0-35mph and then acceleration on the highway at higher speeds. It sounded like I was revving the engine even when I wasn't accelerating and stay at a constant speed. There were not any service lights or notificat...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-06-11
The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while an oil change was being completed, an oil leak was discovered. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The ve...
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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.