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Cadillac XT4 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every XT4 from 2019 to 2025: 107 owner complaints and 12 recalls across 7 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2024 (31), 2019 (20), 2020 (18). Best fuel economy: 26 mpg combined (2025).

Cadillac XT4
Photo: JamesYoung8167 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Engine24
Electrical23
Transmission & drivetrain18
Brakes17
Forward collision avoidance17
Fuel & propulsion15
Other / unknown11
Exterior lights6

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201932026
202051826
202111226
20221426
202301226
202413126
202511026

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Cadillac XT4?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2024 (31), 2019 (20), 2020 (18).

How many recalls has the Cadillac XT4 had?

Across 2019–2025, NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).