Cadillac · XT5 · 2026
2026 Cadillac XT5
0
Recalls
1
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2026 Cadillac XT5 has no recalls and 1 owner-reported complaint on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: vehicle speed control (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
- Vehicle
- 2026 Cadillac XT5
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 1
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
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.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
16.9% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
1 totalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRASHMar 26, 2026
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Cadillac XT5 have?
The 2026 Cadillac XT5 has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2026 Cadillac XT5?
NHTSA has received 1 owner-reported complaint for the 2026 Cadillac XT5.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2026 Cadillac XT5?
The 2026 Cadillac XT5 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Cadillac XT5?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2026 Cadillac XT5 are vehicle speed control (1 reports).
Does the 2026 Cadillac XT5 have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2026 Cadillac XT5. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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