Model year 2020 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2020 Cadillac XT4: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Cadillac XT4 at 24–26 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

5

EPA combined mpg

24–26

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Cadillac dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Cadillac XT4 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2020 Cadillac XT4, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 22V868000 Reported Nov 23, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222373320)
Units affected
10,199 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The video processing module (VPM) may lose communication with the rearview camera, causing a loss of the rearview camera image.
Risk
Failure of the rearview camera image to display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the VPM software or replace the VPM, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety defect was mailed January 17, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222373320. .

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Rear/other: Retractor and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V649000 Reported Aug 20, 2021
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212333380)
Components
Seat belts: Rear/other: Retractor; Seat belts: Critical fasteners
Units affected
402 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Risk
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Tires

NHTSA 21V115000 Reported Feb 25, 2021
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212329050)
Units affected
33,838 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission

NHTSA 20V668000 Reported Oct 29, 2020
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N202313440)
Units affected
194,105 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes

NHTSA 20V588000 Reported Sep 24, 2020
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. A202307260)
Units affected
3,677 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
Risk
If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Cadillac XT4 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Cadillac XT4 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
XT4 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/29/24 mpg$3,400366
XT4 FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium24/30/26 mpg$3,150336

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Cadillac XT4 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Cadillac XT4 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Cadillac XT4 SUV AWDNot rated4 starsNot rated4 stars15.4%Standard
2020 Cadillac XT4 SUV FWDNot rated4 starsNot rated4 stars16.7%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Cadillac XT4 owner complaints

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Cadillac XT4, most recently on Oct 3, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Cadillac XT4 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other5
Engine4
Service brakes3
Electrical system2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Suspension2
Air bags1
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings: External/pedestrian alert1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Cadillac XT4 model years

Cadillac XT4 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 XT425–26 mpg1105/5
2024 XT425–26 mpg133—
2023 XT424–26 mpg012—
2022 XT424–26 mpg14—
2021 XT424–26 mpg112—
2019 XT424–26 mpg322—

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Other 2020 Cadillac models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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