2025 Cadillac XT5
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Cadillac XT5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2025 Cadillac XT5 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2025 Cadillac XT5 recalls 1
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2025 Cadillac XT5 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2025 Cadillac XT5 safety ratings
Rollover risk: 15.1% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Cadillac XT5 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 213
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 213.
Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the thermal break tabs induce stress into the radiator causing a coolant leak. Dealers are to cut the thermal break tabs on the radiator.
Bulletin N262570770-03 · Engine · Oct 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
Bulletin PIT6110L · Oct 2026This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Bulletin PIT6457C · Sep 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Bulletin PIC6540K · Sep 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Bulletin PIT5698F · Sep 2026Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the thermal break tabs induce stress into the radiator causing a coolant leak. Dealers are to cut the thermal break tabs on the radiator.
Bulletin N262570770-02 · Engine · Sep 2026Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the thermal break tabs induce stress into the radiator causing a coolant leak. Dealers are to cut the thermal break tabs on the radiator.
Bulletin N262570770-01 · Engine · Sep 2026Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the thermal break tabs induce stress into the radiator causing a coolant leak. Dealers are to cut the thermal break tabs on the radiator.
Bulletin N262570770 · Engine · Sep 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
Bulletin PIT6541 · Aug 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the XT5 FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Cadillac XT5. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Lights And Instruments
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the tell-tales for the turn signals, hazard warning lights and/or high beams to not appear on the instrument panel. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: Tell-tales that don't display could cause you not to be aware that a turn signal, hazard warning lights and…
Transport Canada #2024359 · Jun 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Cadillac XT5
The Cadillac XT5 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors. It was introduced at both the Dubai Motor Show and LA Auto Show in November 2015.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.