Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2026 Cadillac XT5: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Cadillac XT5 at 21–24 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

21–24

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

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.

2026 Cadillac XT5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Cadillac XT5, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2026 Cadillac XT5 in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

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

2026 Cadillac XT5 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.

2026 Cadillac XT5 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
XT5 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/27/23 mpg$3,550386
XT5 AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular18/26/21 mpg$3,200424
XT5 FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium22/29/24 mpg$3,400370
XT5 FWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular19/26/21 mpg$3,200423

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.

2026 Cadillac XT5 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.

2026 Cadillac XT5 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 CADILLAC XT5 SUV N/A AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars15.1%Standard & Optional
2026 CADILLAC XT5 SUV N/A FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars16.9%Standard & Optional

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.

2026 Cadillac XT5 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Cadillac XT5, most recently on Apr 13, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Cadillac XT5 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Vehicle speed control: Accelerator pedal1

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 XT5 model years

Cadillac XT5 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 XT521–24 mpg165/5
2024 XT521–24 mpg3105/5
2023 XT521–24 mpg4165/5
2022 XT521–24 mpg3105/5
2021 XT521–24 mpg2205/5
2020 XT520–24 mpg5235/5
2019 XT521–22 mpg0335/5
2018 XT521–22 mpg0665/5
2017 XT521–22 mpg11245/5

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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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