There are no safety recalls for the 2018 Cadillac XT5, but owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA.
2018 Cadillac XT5 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 15 | |
| Electrical System | 14 | |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Steering | 12 | |
| Service Brakes | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 2
- Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1
- Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Abs Warning Light — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
- Visibility › Rear Window Wiper/Washer › Motor — 1
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
- Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 1
- Electrical System › Body Control Module/Bcm — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 32,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2018 Cadillac XT5 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 114,000 miles · reported Oct 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that during a scheduled routine maintenance, the independent mechanic informed the contact that front driver's side CV axle was fractured and leaking grease and needed to be replaced. However, the part was on a national backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
Engine · reported May 26, 2026
Check engine light sensor came on in mid-May which is the result of a faulty thermostat, also triggering a "Steering Assist is Reduced" message on the dashboard which I consider to be a safety issue. This is a known and common problem for this make, year and model and the cost to fix the problem is very expensive. This issue has been reported by many Cadillac owners on their forum. My mechanic confirmed the problem with the thermostat caused the steering assist is reduced message, along with the air conditioning malfunctioning.
Steering · reported May 14, 2026
Thermostat failure causes steering assist to be reduced. This leaves more difficult steering especially in an emergency situation, thus a safety concern. The vehicle displays a warning: "Steering Assist Is Reduced, Drive with care". An internet search shows this is a well-known problem across all General Motor vehicles. This is also indicated by the technician notes on my repair invoice that a bulletin from the manufacturer has been issued. After restart the warning clears leaving the driver to believe all is well. After a number of miles it reappears.
Service Brakes · reported Mar 28, 2026
While driving at highway speeds, I needed to accelerate hard in order to pass another vehicle and while accelerating there was a downshift and increase in RPM. After passing, the RPM remained high even after I took foot off accelerator and it seemed the transmission did not shift back out of lower gear, keeping the car traveling at a high rate of speed, endangering myself and other traffic. Applying the brakes would not cause the engine to slow down and the engine kept working hard and traveling fast, causing strain on the brakes to slow down. I pulled over and initially shifted to neutral…
Electrical System · at 2,000 miles · reported Mar 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The vehicle was recently purchased, and while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 5 MPH with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The dealer was notified and sent a mobile mechanic to the residence to diagnose the vehicle; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and it was diagnosed that the emission starter module had failed. The dealer reprogrammed the emission starter…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Cadillac XT5 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2018 Cadillac XT5 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Cadillac XT5?
Owners report engine problems most often (15 reports), followed by electrical system (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 32,000 miles.
Are Cadillac recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.