2025 Cadillac XT5 recalls and problems

The 2025 Cadillac XT5 has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Cadillac dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 1

Injuries / deaths

6 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Cadillac XT5 recalls

Recall 24V-459: Electrical System

Reported Jun 20, 2024 · 6,942 vehicles affected · General Motors, LLC

Problem: General 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."

Risk: Without 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.

Fix: Dealers 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.

2025 Cadillac XT5 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Forward Collision Avoidance	4
Engine	2
Power Train	2
Unknown or Other	1
Electrical System	1
Service Brakes	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 3
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2025 Cadillac XT5 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Sep 26, 2026

Pointing out a âsafety body design flaw.â I own a 2025 Cadillac XT5 Sport vehicle. VIN# [XXX]. At the bottom of the all four doors is a plastic piece with sharp edges on the bottom. I have cut my leg on this safety issue and it needs to be corrected. I went by Red Nolan Cadillac, a franchised, factory authorized dealership in [XXX]. I pointed out the design flaw on XXX to Josh in the Service Department. He told me to go to Home Depot and buy some foam to cover the sharp edges. This idea is not working because the foam keeps falling off the plastic piece whenever I open or close the door.…

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Sep 17, 2026

We were traveling out of our development at 17-20mph while approaching our exit gate the car jolted forward and accelerated at a rapid speed. My husband immediately stepped on the brake but the brake pedal became hard, the brake did not work. The car would not stop while pressing down on the brake. We crashed through the exit gate heading to the water, he then turned the wheel which also became difficult to turn as we headed into the brick wall . Hitting the wall, caused the car to come to a stop! Upon the airbags deploying there was a fire which burned through my husbands shirt and burned his…

Power Train · reported Aug 23, 2026

The vehicle does not recognize when it is in park . To use the Cadillac maps app you have to approve to their terms . When I tried to read it ,I get two warnings that tell me I must be in park . I am sitting in my garage when this happens . I have a video and a pic of the warnings . I need another method to upload the video . Its too large

Power Train · reported May 26, 2026

Failed transmission--April 16, 2026 I was backing out of my garage when I heard a very loud bang noise and it stopped my car instantly. I thought I had hit something but I did not. On may 22, 2026. I stopped at a red light a few cars back but when the light changed the car would not go as it hesitated a few seconds (maybe 15) like it was not going to drive off but it did. On May 23, 2026, I was going up the driveway from my sisters house and again the very very loud bang noise and it stopped instantly. This time it pushed me toward the steering wheel, if I had been going a little faster I…

Unknown or Other · reported Sep 21, 2025

Rearview camera has perfect image when I put in reverse inside my garage but as soom as I exit the garage into sunlight, the image on the screen goes so dark you don't have a rear view for 18 to 20 seconds and by that time I am in the street. The dealer and Cadillac say this is normal. I have owned may GM vehicles and know this is not correct and dangerous

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Cadillac XT5 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Cadillac XT5: 24V-459 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Cadillac XT5?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (4 reports), followed by engine (2).

Are Cadillac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.