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2019 Cadillac XT5 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Cadillac XT5, most often about the steering (25% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about XT5 model year since 2000.

Complaints32
Recalls0
Crashes reported3
Fires reported2
Injuries reported3

Most common 2019 Cadillac XT5 problems

  1. Steering

    8 complaints · 25%

    The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 20 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated. A message "steering power reduced" was displayed before the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The contact stated that one day prior to the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 27,300 miles

  2. Engine

    6 complaints · 19%

    Parts named most often: exhaust system.

    My vehicle has shown the service stabilitrak, tcs off, and transmission unable to shift soon while driving. This happens several times; and after certain times the car will not shift and I am not able to go past 50-60 MPH.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 7,040 miles
    The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a stop and park on the side of the highway. The contact waited for a while before restarting the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 95,800 miles

  3. Other or unspecified

    5 complaints · 16%

  4. Brakes

    5 complaints · 16%

    The contact's wife owned a 2019 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while the wife was driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would vibrate upon depression without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however the failure was unable to be duplicated. The contact then stated that while his wife was driving…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 64,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 20 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated. A message "steering power reduced" was displayed before the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The contact stated that one day prior to the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 27,300 miles

  5. Air bags

    4 complaints · 13%

    My vehicle was struck at approx 35 MPH on the driver's side. The striking vehicle did not apply the brakes so the full force of the vehicle hit. The side airbags did not deploy, leaving me with a concussion as my head struck the driver's door window. The vehicle was in motion making a left turn on a green light on a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 12,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a parking lot. The contact then shifted the transmission into drive (d), and the engine revved loudly. The contact slightly depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The steering wheel…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 45,000 miles

  6. Visibility and wipers

    3 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.

    When driving when raining, the passengers wiper cleans three quarters of the windshield and deposits the water directly in front of the drivers line of sight and remains there until the drivers wiper comes back to remove it causing an extreme loss of visibility especially at night.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 3,300 miles
    The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT5. While driving approximately 65 MPH, a loud noise suddenly occurred. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the front section of the glass sun roof had exploded and shattered. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to ritchey Cadillac(932 n. Nova rd…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 9,500 miles

  7. Electrical

    3 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: ignition.

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2019 Cadillac XT5 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2019 Cadillac XT5

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Cadillac XT5?
By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (8 complaints); engine (6 complaints); other or unspecified (5 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2019 Cadillac XT5 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2019 Cadillac XT5. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2019 a bad year for the Cadillac XT5?
It is the 3rd most complained-about XT5 model year since 2000, with 32 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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