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Cadillac XT4 VIN Number Check

A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Cadillac XT4 you are looking at. Then check its model year against 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.

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Cadillac XT4

About the Cadillac XT4

Cadillac has sold the XT4 in the US since the 2019 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns and 106 owner complaints. The 2024 has the most complaints of any model year (31). EPA rates it at 24–26 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2019–2025
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns8
Owner complaints106 at NHTSA
Generations

Cadillac XT4 at a glance

One generation in the data, 2019–2025: 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 106 owner complaints.

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XT4
2019–2025Small Sport Utility Vehicle
Cadillac XT4 (2019–2025)

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20192025
2019–2025

Cadillac XT4

EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA combined mpg24–26
NHTSA recalls8

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2019–2025

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • automatic (2019–2025)

Known issues to check

Engine and cooling (26)Electrical system (23)Brakes (20)1 high-risk recall campaign

Mentions in 106 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · XT41GYFZDR4?KF······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2019 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury, built in Kansas City, Kansas
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which XT4 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 8 campaigns on file for XT4 model years 2019–2025, and the 2020 shows up in more of them than any other year (5), ahead of the 2019 (3). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2020
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Cadillac XT4 owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2024 and 2019 hold 51 of the 106 complaints, or 48%. Tap any bar or generation.

106NHTSA complaints, 2019–2025
4mention a crash
1mention a fire
2injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearXT4: 106 complaints · most for the 2024 (31)

Top complaint areas · XT4

Mentions in 106 complaints, 2019–2025.

Engine and cooling26
Electrical system23
Brakes20
Forward collision avoidance19
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)17
Fuel system16
Crashes 4Fires 1Injuries 2

2019–2025

NHTSA data summary

The 2024 is the outlier. On its own it has 31 of the ’s 106 complaints (29%), more than any other XT4 model year. By area, nothing stands out. Engine and cooling leads with 26, with the electrical system (23) and the brakes (20) close behind.

What XT4 owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2019–2025 (1st generation)

NHTSA data is thin, with about 30 complaints in the busiest year, and most CarComplaints reports are for the 2019. NHTSA owners of the 2019 mention oil leaks and stalling. CarComplaints lists check engine lights, stalling with error codes and stuttering with power loss for 2019, and a Service All Wheel Drive alert and a transmission that will not shift or reverse for 2020. Cadillac ended the XT4 after 2025. Recalls cover rearview camera images on 2019–2020 models with Surround Vision and rear seat belt retractors on some 2019–2021 models. [1] [2] [3] [4]

What to check before buying

  • Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the camera and rear seat belt recalls.
  • Look under the engine for oil leaks and ask about any stalling repairs.
  • On the drive, watch for check engine or all wheel drive warnings, feel for stuttering when accelerating and confirm reverse engages cleanly.
Sources (4) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2019 Cadillac XT4
  2. CarComplaints.com, 2019 Cadillac XT4 problems
  3. CarComplaints.com, 2020 Cadillac XT4 problems
  4. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2024 Cadillac XT4

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

XT4 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every XT4 version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

106complaints, 2019–2025
4mention a crash
1mention a fire
2injuries reported
Most complaints: 2024 (31), 2019 (20), 2020 (17)
20’1917’2031’24’25

2024 · 31 complaints

Crashes 2 · fires 0 · injuries 2

Forward collision avoidance9
Service brakes9
Engine8
Electrical system7
Fuel/propulsion system7

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

XT4 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 14 XT4 versions for model years 2019–2025. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 336 g/mi (2021). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

XT42019–2025

24–26 mpg · CO₂ 336–370 g/mi

2025
26combined MPG
343CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,150EPA yearly fuel cost
6/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
5/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III SULEV30 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 30Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2025: FWD · Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — 26 MPG · 343 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
300350400450500202020252019 · Gas: 3362020 · Gas: 3362021 · Gas: 3362022 · Gas: 3412023 · Gas: 3412024 · Gas: 3432025 · Gas: 343
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

XT4 vs BMW X1 vs Audi Q3

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2019–2025. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the XT4, while the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 have 14 each. Pick a range to compare.

Cadillac XT4

Model years 2019–2025

NHTSA recall campaigns
8
NHTSA owner complaints
106
EPA combined mpg
24–26
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2025)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 26
  2. Electrical system 23
  3. Brakes 20

BMW X1

Model years 2019–2025

NHTSA recall campaigns
14
NHTSA owner complaints
151
EPA combined mpg
25–28
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating
4★ overall (2025)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Brakes 79
  2. Electronic stability control 41
  3. Electrical system 25

Audi Q3

Model years 2019–2025

NHTSA recall campaigns
14
NHTSA owner complaints
147
EPA combined mpg
22–26
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2025)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 45
  2. Engine and cooling 31
  3. Fuel system 25

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Cadillac XT4 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an XT4

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Silver-blue Cadillac XT4 (2024 facelift) crossover, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The XT4 compact crossover carries its VIN at the base of the driver's side windshield, on the door jamb sticker, and on a B-pillar label. Engine bay stamp and a cargo area sticker complete the identifier set.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Cadillac XT4 VIN questions

Which Cadillac XT4 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2024 leads with 31, ahead of the 2019 (20) and 2020 (17). Those first two alone make up 48% of the 106 XT4 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Cadillac XT4 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 8 vehicle campaigns for model years 2019–2025, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Cadillac XT4 recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 20V-668. It should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Cadillac XT4 get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2019–2025 XT4 at 24–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Cadillac XT4 compare with the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 on recalls?

For 2019–2025 models the XT4 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns. The BMW X1 has 14, the Audi Q3 14. Complaints run 106, 151 and 147 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Cadillac XT4 have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 XT4 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, FWD and AWD, get that score.

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