Model year 2022 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2022 Cadillac XT6: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Cadillac XT6 at 21–23 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

3

EPA combined mpg

21–23

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.

2022 Cadillac XT6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2022 Cadillac XT6, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly

NHTSA 22V446000 Reported Jun 23, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222366070)
Units affected
228 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
Risk
A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Suspension: Rear

NHTSA 22V427000 Reported Jun 16, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222364330)
Units affected
736 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
Risk
A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222364330.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Fluid

NHTSA 22V392000 Reported Jun 2, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222369130)
Units affected
237 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may be missing the warning label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
Without a warning label, the brake fluid may be unintentionally contaminated by debris, which can affect brake performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222369130.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2022 Cadillac XT6 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.

2022 Cadillac XT6 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
XT6 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/26/23 mpg$3,550386
XT6 AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular18/25/21 mpg$3,200433
XT6 FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium21/27/23 mpg$3,550386
XT6 FWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular19/26/21 mpg$3,200419

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.

2022 Cadillac XT6 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.

2022 Cadillac XT6 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Cadillac XT6 SUV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars15.5%Standard
2022 Cadillac XT6 SUV FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars16.4%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.

2022 Cadillac XT6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Cadillac XT6, most recently on Sep 7, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Cadillac XT6 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other5
Engine3
Electrical system2
Power train2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection1
Service brakes1

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 XT6 model years

Cadillac XT6 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 XT620–23 mpg185/5
2024 XT621–23 mpg2155/5
2023 XT621–23 mpg2135/5
2021 XT621–23 mpg2215/5
2020 XT620 mpg4385/5

All Cadillac XT6 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 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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