2021 Cadillac XT5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Cadillac XT5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (7), Unknown Or Other (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
Key takeaways
- 17 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 | 7 | 41% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 29% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 12% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 12% |
| Engine | 2 | 12% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 6% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 6% |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% |
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 - filed 2026-10-07
Parasitic drain on the battery causes unpredicted electrical malfunctions on the car. 4 batteries replaced in two years.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-07
Parasitic drain on the battery creating unpredictable electronic failures.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-02
Took my car to have new brakes. Talked to mechanic about noise from muffler. I was told baffle was broke inside. He told me the airflow could eventually be block which will disable the vehicle. This could happen while driving. My vehicle has 56,000 miles. I see another person stating the same issue. This issue n...
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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.