2018 Model Year

Cadillac XT5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
61
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Severe
4

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

STEERING,ENGINE
Jan 2026

To Whom It May Concern,I am writing to formally report a safety concern involving my 2018 Cadillac XT5, VIN [XXX] . Recently, my vehicle displayed a “...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

My 2018 Cadillac XT5 has a serious water intrusion issue—water is leaking into the interior cabin through the sunroof or roof seams. This appears to b...

Engine
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 2025

While waiting at a light, then the car shut off. Lossing all power. I could not get out of the vehicle, no hazards, no lights, nothing. After several...

Seats
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the front driver's side seat independently moved forward...

Suspension
Oct 2025

Rear toe arms are malfunctioning barely drive vehicle on 54342 mileage on vehicle. Having to do with steering jeopardize Leicester on my and my family...

Brakes
Sep 2025

Brakes failure. Approaching a busy intersection and facing a red light, I slowed and prepared to stop the vehicle. Nothing happened with regard to b...

Steering
Aug 2025

2018 xt5 code p128 steering assist is reduced drive with care its only has 37.282 miles on it steering got hard to control

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

Cadillac XT5 had a “steering assist is reduced” message on the driver information center. P0128 Code

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

Message on dashboard "steering assistance reduced drive with caution". Messages appeared April 2025 and July 2025. Previously electric module needed t...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Cadillac XT5 has 61 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 2 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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