2025 CADILLAC XT5
1 recalls, 6 complaints - 5/5 safety rating
24V459000 Jun 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor... Read more
Consequence
Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
May 26, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2026
Failed transmission--April 16, 2026 I was backing out of my garage when I heard a very loud bang noise and it stopped my car instantly. I thought I had hit something but I did not. On may 22, 2026. I stopped at a red light a few cars back but when the light changed the car would not go as it hesita... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
May 26, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2026
Failed transmission--April 16, 2026 I was backing out of my garage when I heard a very loud bang noise and it stopped my car instantly. I thought I had hit something but I did not. On may 22, 2026. I stopped at a red light a few cars back but when the light changed the car would not go as it hesita... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Sep 21, 2025
Incident date: Dec 10, 2024
After vehicle was shut down for about 5 to 10 minutes while in a store, all lights on the dashboard came on with warnings that most all safety related systems had "problems" (Tire Monitoring System, Emissions System, Brake System, Brake Hold, Power steering , Variable Steering Assist Problem, Hill s... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 12, 2025
Incident date: Oct 25, 2024
Session ID: [XXX] EA Case No: [XXX] Time of incident: [XXX] While DC fast charging my 2022 Porsche Taycan at an Electrify America station, I experienced a critical malfunction during cable disconnection. Upon unplugging, there was a visible spark, fire, and smoke on the car's charging port. The DC ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 12, 2025
Incident date: Oct 25, 2024
Session ID: [XXX] EA Case No: [XXX] Time of incident: [XXX] While DC fast charging my 2022 Porsche Taycan at an Electrify America station, I experienced a critical malfunction during cable disconnection. Upon unplugging, there was a visible spark, fire, and smoke on the car's charging port. The DC ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 12, 2025
Incident date: Oct 25, 2024
Need recall letter
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 CADILLAC XT5
2025 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 15.1% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard & Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard & Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CADILLAC XT5
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE22006
Opened: Jul 22, 2022 , Closed: Nov 21, 2022
Rear-View Camera Failure
On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22-006) to assess alleged failures of the rear-view camera (RVC) in Model Year (MY) 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The complaints report that the screen for the RVC is black, sometim... Read more
CADILLAC XT5 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CADILLAC XT5 across all model years (2017, 2025).
19
Total Recalls
438
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
10
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths