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Cadillac XT5 VIN Number Check

Decode a Cadillac XT5 VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

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Cadillac XT5

About the Cadillac XT5

Cadillac has sold the XT5 in the US since the 2017 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 15 vehicle recall campaigns and 303 owner complaints. The 2017 has the most complaints of any model year (124). EPA rates it at 20–24 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 years2017–2026
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns15
Owner complaints303 at NHTSA
Cadillac XT5 photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Cadillac XT5 at a glance

One generation in the data, 2017–2026: 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 303 owner complaints.

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XT5
2017–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle
Cadillac XT5 (2017–2026)

Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

201720202025
2017–2026

Cadillac XT5

EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA combined mpg20–24
NHTSA recalls15

Engines (EPA)

  • 3.6 L 6-cyl · 2017–2026
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2020–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • automatic (2017–2026)

Known issues to check

Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (60)Engine and cooling (60)Electrical system (48)3 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 303 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · XT51GYKNBRS?HZ······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2017 Cadillac XT5 Luxury, built in Springhill, Tennessee
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which XT5 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 15 campaigns on file for XT5 model years 2017–2026, and the 2020 shows up in more of them than any other year (5), ahead of the 2023 (4). 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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What to ask

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 XT5 owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2017 and 2018 hold 190 of the 303 complaints, or 63%. Tap any bar or generation.

303NHTSA complaints, 2017–2026
17mention a crash
4mention a fire
15injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearXT5: 303 complaints · most for the 2017 (124)

Top complaint areas · XT5

Mentions in 303 complaints, 2017–2026.

Powertrain (transmission, driveline)60
Engine and cooling60
Electrical system48
Steering45
Brakes32
Speed control / acceleration19
Crashes 17Fires 4Injuries 15

2017–2026

NHTSA data summary

The 2017 is the outlier. On its own it has 124 of the ’s 303 complaints (41%), more than any other XT5 model year. By area, nothing stands out. Powertrain leads with 60, with engine and cooling (60) and the electrical system (48) close behind.

What XT5 owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2017–2026 (1st generation)

The 2017 draws by far the most complaints, and later years have thin data. NHTSA owners of the 2017 and 2018 most often mention brake concerns and a Steering Assist Reduced warning, sometimes traced to a thermostat code, along with transmission complaints. CarComplaints lists body control module failure, squeaking brakes and worn front struts for 2017, and warning lights with a loss of power for 2019. GM ended this XT5 after 2026, with a redesign planned for 2028. A recall covers front brake calipers on some 2017 models that may leak fluid. [1] [2] [3] [4]

What to check before buying

  • Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the brake caliper recall on some 2017 models.
  • Ask whether the thermostat or body control module has been replaced.
  • On the drive, watch for a Steering Assist Reduced message or other warning lights, listen for brake squeal and front suspension knocks, and feel for rough shifts.
Sources (4) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2017 Cadillac XT5
  2. CarComplaints.com, 2017 Cadillac XT5 problems
  3. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2018 Cadillac XT5
  4. CarComplaints.com, 2019 Cadillac XT5 problems

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

XT5 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every XT5 version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

303complaints, 2017–2026
17mention a crash
4mention a fire
15injuries reported
Most complaints: 2017 (124), 2018 (66), 2019 (32)
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2017 · 124 complaints

Crashes 6 · fires 0 · injuries 2

Power train26
Unknown or other26
Engine24
Electrical system21
Service brakes15

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

EPA fuel economy & emissions

XT5 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 50 XT5 versions for model years 2017–2026. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 363 g/mi (2020). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

XT52017–2026

20–24 mpg · CO₂ 363–434 g/mi

2025
24combined MPG
370CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,400EPA 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: XT5 FWD · Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — 24 MPG · 370 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
300350400450500202020252017 · Gas: 3952018 · Gas: 4052019 · Gas: 4052020 · Gas: 3632021 · Gas: 3702022 · Gas: 3702023 · Gas: 3702024 · Gas: 3702025 · Gas: 3702026 · Gas: 370
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

XT5 vs Lexus RX vs Lincoln Nautilus

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2017–2026. NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the XT5, against 14 for the Lexus RX and 25 for the Lincoln Nautilus. Pick a range to compare.

Cadillac XT5

Model years 2017–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
15
NHTSA owner complaints
303
EPA combined mpg
20–24
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.6 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 60
  2. Engine and cooling 60
  3. Electrical system 48

Lexus RX

Model years 2017–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
14
NHTSA owner complaints
539
EPA combined mpg
21–36
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.4, 2.5 L · 6-cyl 3.5 L
Also listed
hybrid, turbo, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Air bags 90
  2. Electrical system 83
  3. Fuel system 71

Lincoln Nautilus

Model years 2017–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
25
NHTSA owner complaints
253
EPA combined mpg
21–30
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 2.7 L
Also listed
turbo, hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 59
  2. Electrical system 51
  3. Forward collision avoidance 30

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 XT5 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an XT5

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

Red Cadillac XT5 (first generation) crossover, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

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

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Before completing an XT5 purchase, locate the VIN at the lower driver's windshield and compare it to the door jamb sticker, B-pillar label, and engine bay stamp. The cargo area sticker near the rear hatch is also present.

  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 XT5 VIN questions

Which Cadillac XT5 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2017 leads with 124, ahead of the 2018 (66) and 2019 (32). Those first two alone make up 63% of the 303 XT5 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Cadillac XT5 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 15 vehicle campaigns for model years 2017–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Cadillac XT5 recalls are high risk?

20V-446 covers an air bag inflator module and how it deploys. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 21V-422 and 22V-446. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Cadillac XT5 get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2017–2026 XT5 at 20–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Cadillac XT5 compare with the Lexus RX and Lincoln Nautilus on recalls?

For 2017–2026 models the XT5 has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Lexus RX has 14, the Lincoln Nautilus 25. Complaints run 303, 539 and 253 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Cadillac XT5 have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 XT5 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, FWD and AWD, get that score.

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