Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2026 Cadillac XT5Recalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2026 Cadillac XT5. Most complaints involve vehicle speed control (1). The EPA rates it 21–24 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
21–24mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: vehicle speed control
Fuel cost / yr
$2,950est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2026 Cadillac XT5 as of Nov 9, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Apr 2026 – Apr 2026
- Vehicle speed control1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Vehicle speed control
1 report1 crash
“The contact’s father-in-law owns a 2026 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed going uphill, he was blinded by the sunlight and started driving onto the grass. The driver released the accelerator pedal, and within a second, the vehicle started rolling backwards. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle rolled down a steep hill and crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the START/STOP was activated during the failure, and it was a programming failure where the vehicle automatically went into neutral with no lights indicating the vehicle was shut off. The contact stated the vehicle was rolling backwards at 35 MPH. The rear floorboard of the back seat was crushed against the rear frame rail, panel, and suspension. The vehicle stopped after crashing into the tree. The contact stated that no air bags had deployed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 700.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
4 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3.6L 6-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S9)
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline · Regular Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 FWD Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 24 | $3,200 | 370 |
| XT5 AWD Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | $3,350 | 386 |
| XT5 AWD Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 | 424 |
| XT5 FWD Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 | 423 |
- 24mpg comb.
- 23mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5CADILLAC XT5 SUV N/A AWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 15.1%
Overall
5 / 5
CADILLAC XT5 SUV N/A FWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 16.9%
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2026 XT5 questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Cadillac XT5 have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 9, 2026.
What are the most common 2026 Cadillac XT5 problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are vehicle speed control (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2026 Cadillac XT5 get?
The EPA rates the 2026 Cadillac XT5 at 21–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).
How safe is the 2026 Cadillac XT5?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2026 Cadillac XT5 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 9, 2026