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2023 Cadillac XT5

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
73 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA15
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA24 mpg
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The 2023 Cadillac XT5 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the XT5 FWD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 15 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
XT5 FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222924$3,250
XT5 AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212723$3,350
XT5 AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182521$2,950
XT5 FWDGasFWD3.6L 6-cyl192621$2,950
XT5 Hearse AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202321$3,700
XT5 Hearse FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202321$3,700
XT5 Limo AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202321$3,700
XT5 Limo FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202321$3,700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45372, 45380, 45377, 45370, 45366, 45364, 45367, 45365.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Electrical System

N242447940
6,942 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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 Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."RiskWithout 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V459000reported Jun 20, 2024General Motors, LLC
▲high

Power Train

N222389310
8,744 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.RiskA half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
NHTSA campaign 23V172000reported Mar 16, 2023General Motors, LLC
▲high

Power Train

N222393410
10 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.RiskSeparation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222393410.
NHTSA campaign 23V043000reported Feb 2, 2023General Motors, LLC
○minor

Equipment

N222381690
24 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."RiskIllegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222381690.
NHTSA campaign 22V708000reported Sep 22, 2022General Motors, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
15complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 2 · 2023: 5 · 2024: 3 · 2025: 2 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Power Train6
Engine4
Back Over Prevention3
Unspecified3
Lane Departure1
Steering1

What owners describe

“I am reporting an imminent, life-threatening safety defect regarding a Cadillac XT5, purchased 1/10/26 and repurchased by the dealership on 5/16/2026. While driving, this vehicle experiences an unpredictable and intermittent defect causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into PARK while the vehicle is in motion.…”Jun 27, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The dealer received various diagnostic codes all related to the brake master cylinder. The contact was given a lo…”May 28, 2026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA owner report
“When driving the whole car shakes and the engine makes a loud sound. It doesn't matter if I am going 10 mph or 75 mph the same shaking happens. The engine smells like burnt rubber. Driving feels like jerking not a smooth ride. I have already had the engine oil leak repaired. My car has been in the shop 3x in 2 months f…”Apr 10, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆15%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other XT5 model years

A

2026 Cadillac XT5

0 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2025 Cadillac XT5

1 recalls · 4 complaints

C

2024 Cadillac XT5

3 recalls · 10 complaints

D

2022 Cadillac XT5

3 recalls · 10 complaints

C

2021 Cadillac XT5

2 recalls · 16 complaints

D

2020 Cadillac XT5

5 recalls · 22 complaints

A

2019 Cadillac XT5

0 recalls · 32 complaints

A

2018 Cadillac XT5

0 recalls · 66 complaints

A

2017 Cadillac XT5

1 recalls · 122 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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