There are 0 US recalls for the 2018 Cadillac XT5, and 1 in Canada. Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 4 stars.
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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
No US recalls found for the 2018 Cadillac XT5.
Issue: Under certain testing conditions, the front seat material may not meet the flammability requirements of Canadian regulations. However, when the seat mat is tested in a fully assembled state, with all four layers, it meets all requirements. Safety Risk: This is a testing issue that does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have fully compliant seat-vent mats.
Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Cadillac XT5 (2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 20).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | |
| Electrical system | 14 | |
| Unknown or other | 12 | |
| Power train | 12 | |
| Steering | 12 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
| Structure | 3 |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Cadillac XT5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2018 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
EPA ratings for each 2018 Cadillac XT5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| XT5 AWD 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.