Cadillac · XT4 · 2020
5
Recalls
16
Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2020 Cadillac XT4 has 5 recalls and 16 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: unknown or other (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2020 Cadillac XT4 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is unknown or other with 2 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
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General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The video processing module (VPM) may lose communication with the rearview camera, causing a loss of the rearview camera image.
Remedy Status
Dealers will update the VPM software or replace the VPM, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety defect was mailed January 17, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222373320. .
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Remedy Status
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Remedy Status
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Remedy Status
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
Remedy Status
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed and determined that the EVAP pump (Evaporative Emissions System) was leaking. The vehicl...
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Rear camera/360 camera works intermittently. Vehicle has been recalled for this exact problem and was taken to dealership for correction. Camera became inoperative again and a camera replacement was paid for out of pocket around early 2025. 6 months later, the issue has started a...
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MY ABS & STABILITY TRACK SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING WHICH ALMOST CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. I HEARD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2019 & 2020 BRAKING SYSTEM. I FOUND THAT INFO ONLINE AFTER DOING A SEARCH
I was in slow traffic and my check engine light came on then the parking brake engaged. My car stopped and I could not disengage the parking brake so the car could shift gears. I turned my car off for several minutes. When I turned the car back on, the check engine light and park...
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The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, th...
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The recall i have listed below is a safety issue regarding the vehicles inability to properly stop for pedestrians, objects, traffic, backing up due to camera / software failure. This was fixed in 2022 on my car per the recall. everything worked great until it started happening a...
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I have a Cadillac XT4 with 33K miles. Last week my battery was dead. As a senior citizen who is a widow it is important that I not be stuck in a situation where I cannot get my car started which is why I am diligent with my maintenance. After I finally got my car to the dealer...
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I have a 2020 cadillac xt4. When I first purchased the car in 2021, it already needed a new battery. Since owning the vehicle, I've had to change the battery two times already with 3 years. When I go to start the car (push start) sometimes the car wouldn't turn over or turn on an...
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The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal popping sound coming from an unknown location. Additionally, there was a screeching sound coming from the brakes. No warning lights were illuminated. The veh...
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The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway, the Forward Collision Avoidance feature indicated that there were pedestrians ahead on the road, but there were no pedestrians on the road. The contact stated that ...
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The 2020 Cadillac XT4 has 5 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 16 owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Cadillac XT4.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2020 Cadillac XT4.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2020 Cadillac XT4 are unknown or other (2 reports), engine (1 reports), air bags (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 5 recalls on record for the 2020 Cadillac XT4. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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