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Cadillac XT6 VIN Number Check

Decode a Cadillac XT6 VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

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Cadillac XT6

About the Cadillac XT6

Cadillac has sold the XT6 in the US since the 2020 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recall campaigns and 105 owner complaints. The 2020 has the most complaints of any model year (36). EPA rates it at 20–23 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 years2020–2025
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns12
Owner complaints105 at NHTSA
Cadillac XT6 photographed at a US vehicle auction
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Generations

Cadillac XT6 at a glance

One generation in the data, 2020–2025: 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 105 owner complaints.

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XT6
2020–2025Small Sport Utility Vehicle
Cadillac XT6 (2020–2025)

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20202025
2020–2025

Cadillac XT6

EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA combined mpg20–23
NHTSA recalls12

Engines (EPA)

  • 3.6 L 6-cyl · 2020–2025
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2021–2025

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • automatic (2020–2025)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (25)Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (22)Rear camera / back-over prevention (14)4 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 105 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · XT61GYKPDRS?LZ······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2020 Cadillac XT6 Premium Luxury, built in Springhill, Tennessee
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which XT6 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 12 campaigns on file for XT6 model years 2020–2025, and the 2020 shows up in more of them than any other year (4), ahead of the 2022 (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 XT6 owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2020 and 2021 hold 54 of the 105 complaints, or 51%. Tap any bar or generation.

105NHTSA complaints, 2020–2025
2mention a crash
0mention a fire
1injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearXT6: 105 complaints · most for the 2020 (36)

Top complaint areas · XT6

Mentions in 105 complaints, 2020–2025.

Electrical system25
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)22
Rear camera / back-over prevention14
Engine and cooling14
Forward collision avoidance12
Fuel system11
Crashes 2Fires 0Injuries 1

2020–2025

NHTSA data summary

The 2020 is the outlier. On its own it has 36 of the ’s 105 complaints (34%), more than any other XT6 model year, and owners across the generation name electrical system most often (25 mentions), then powertrain (22).

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

Owner complaints · by model year

XT6 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every XT6 version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

105complaints, 2020–2025
2mention a crash
0mention a fire
1injuries reported
Most complaints: 2020 (36), 2021 (18), 2022 (15)
36’2018’2115’22’25

2020 · 36 complaints

Crashes 0 · fires 0 · injuries 0

Electrical system11
Power train8
Back over prevention7
Engine4
Unknown or other4

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

EPA fuel economy & emissions

XT6 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 22 XT6 versions for model years 2020–2025. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 386 g/mi (2025). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

XT62020–2025

20–23 mpg · CO₂ 386–446 g/mi

2025
23combined MPG
386CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,550EPA 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: AWD · Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — 23 MPG · 386 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
300350400450500202020252020 · Gas: 4372021 · Gas: 3862022 · Gas: 3862023 · Gas: 3862024 · Gas: 3862025 · Gas: 386
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

XT6 vs Volvo XC90 vs Acura MDX

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2020–2025. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the XT6, against 16 for the Volvo XC90 and 11 for the Acura MDX. Pick a range to compare.

Cadillac XT6

Model years 2020–2025

NHTSA recall campaigns
12
NHTSA owner complaints
105
EPA combined mpg
20–23
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. Electrical system 25
  2. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 22
  3. Rear camera / back-over prevention 14

Volvo XC90

Model years 2020–2025

NHTSA recall campaigns
16
NHTSA owner complaints
204
EPA combined mpg
21–27
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo, supercharged, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 68
  2. Rear camera / back-over prevention 36
  3. Engine and cooling 26

Acura MDX

Model years 2020–2025

NHTSA recall campaigns
11
NHTSA owner complaints
596
EPA combined mpg
19–27
Engines (EPA)
6-cyl 3.0, 3.5 L
Also listed
hybrid, turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 182
  2. Electrical system 132
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 129

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 XT6 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an XT6

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

Grey Cadillac XT6 (first generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

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

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Locate the XT6's VIN at the lower driver's windshield. Door jamb sticker, B-pillar label, and a cargo area sticker near the rear complete the standard set. Engine bay stamp is also present. XT6 shares its platform with the GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse, the VIN will confirm it's specifically a Cadillac XT6 and not a rebadged platform variant incorrectly listed.

  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 XT6 VIN questions

Which Cadillac XT6 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2020 leads with 36, ahead of the 2021 (18) and 2022 (15). Those first two alone make up 51% of the 105 XT6 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Cadillac XT6 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 12 vehicle campaigns for model years 2020–2025, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Cadillac XT6 recalls are high risk?

20V-446 covers an air bag inflator module and how it deploys. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 20V-668, 21V-422 and 22V-446. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Cadillac XT6 get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2020–2025 XT6 at 20–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Cadillac XT6 compare with the Volvo XC90 and Acura MDX on recalls?

For 2020–2025 models the XT6 has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Volvo XC90 has 16, the Acura MDX 11. Complaints run 105, 204 and 596 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Cadillac XT6 have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 XT6 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, FWD and AWD, get that score.

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