2021 Cadillac XT5 owner complaints
18 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
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Engine and Engine Cooling2 Recent complaints
October 16, 2026SteeringElectrical SystemEngine
Sudden Engine Shutdown and Loss of Steering Assistance in Traffic — 2021 Cadillac XT5 While operating our 2021 Cadillac XT5 in traffic, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly stopped running. The engine shut down, the instrument panel went dark except for a warning stating "Low Battery," and steering locked up. The emergency flashers would not work but blue-tooth did. The AC was working fine until shutdown but has not worked since. The car is still in the Cadillac dealership with no reasons given for the shutdown. The vehicle would not restart and was left immobilized in the middle of traffic, creating a serious risk of a collision. The "Low Battery" warning appeared only after the engine had
October 7, 2026Electrical System
Parasitic drain on the battery causes unpredicted electrical malfunctions on the car. 4 batteries replaced in two years.
October 7, 2026Electrical System
Parasitic drain on the battery creating unpredictable electronic failures.
October 2, 2026Unknown or Other
Took my car to have new brakes. Talked to mechanic about noise from muffler. I was told baffle was broke inside. He told me the airflow could eventually be block which will disable the vehicle. This could happen while driving. My vehicle has 56,000 miles. I see another person stating the same issue. This issue needs to be on recall. I have not repaired yet.
August 28, 2026Electrical SystemLane Departure
The Side Detection System warning light came on. I found that other vehicles in our blind spots were not be recognized by the system. The warning lights were not being activated on the side mirrors. The system was repaired at the dealership at a cost of $865.43. When speaking withe the service technician he said this is happening quite frequently. They found three wires that were corroded and two more that showed signs future issues.