MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Cadillac XT5 Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 291 total NHTSA owner complaints and 19 federal recall campaigns for the Cadillac XT5.
Best XT5 Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All XT5 Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 XT5 | 6 / 10 | 3(0.7/10k) | 1 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 XT5 | 6.1 / 10 | 10(2.2/10k) | 3 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 XT5 | 7.1 / 10 | 15(3.3/10k) | 4 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 XT5 | 5.7 / 10 | 9(2/10k) | 3 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 XT5 | 7.8 / 10 | 13(2.9/10k) | 2 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 XT5 | 6.7 / 10 | 22(4.9/10k) | 5 | Low Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 XT5 | 7 / 10 | 32(7.1/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 XT5 | 7.7 / 10 | 66(14.7/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 XT5 | 5.9 / 10 | 121(26.9/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 XT5 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 XT5 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 XT5 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |