The 2024 Cadillac Xt5 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 7,058 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
AIR BAGS24V3110002024-05-0274 affected
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The driver's front air bag cushion may tear during deployment, resulting in the air bag not deploying as intended.
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N232439241.
VISIBILITY23V6810002023-10-1242 affected
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.
Consequence
A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer…
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
6
AIR BAGS
2
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1crashes1injuries
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“On 1/13/2026 while driving on the 91 freeway near long beach california we heard a load pop sound and then felt some air and outside notice in the car . Pulled over shortly and saw a large hole in the rear sun window with cracked glass everywhere. . Made an appointment at penske cadillac and a few…”
“The contact owns a 2024 cadillac xt5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 - 15 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. There was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,…”
“The contact owns a 2024 cadillac xt5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 - 15 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. There was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,…”
“The vehicle made a loud racing noise like a truck and won’t move forward. I was driving on a busy street. I pulled over and turned the vehicle off, then restarted several times the check transmission light finally came on. I called for a tow and it was taken to the dealership after several days,…”
“Vehicle was shifting erratically and drastically delayed in the lower gears. Additionally, the vehicle was lurching and bucking. I was advised it may be the ring gear. The vehicle has 1034 miles.”
“Engine problem loss of power intermittently no reverse. They replaced clutch parts seals, piston, rings, plates, and plates. Had vehicle for about 22 days. Driving home after repairs completed. Cluster display- instrument panel went out. Called dealer and cadillac assistance. Says there nothing…”
“Engine problem loss of power intermittently no reverse. They replaced clutch parts seals, piston, rings, plates, and plates. Had vehicle for about 22 days. Driving home after repairs completed. Cluster display- instrument panel went out. Called dealer and cadillac assistance. Says there nothing…”
“Engine problem loss of power intermittently no reverse. They replaced clutch parts seals, piston, rings, plates, and plates. Had vehicle for about 22 days. Driving home after repairs completed. Cluster display- instrument panel went out. Called dealer and cadillac assistance. Says there nothing…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2024 Cadillac Xt5 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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