NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Cadillac XT4 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 Cadillac XT4 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 12 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Cadillac dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Cadillac XT4, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 Cadillac XT4 owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Cadillac XT4, describing incidents dated May 18, 2021 to July 2, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
  • Electrical System 3 complaints
  • Engine 2 complaints
  • Air Bags 1 complaint
  • Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
  • Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Of the 12 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11749599 · Filed

    DTRL failed and signal burned/melted I was unable to pass state inspection

  • ODI #11736841 · Filed

    there is a recall on the 2021 cadillac xt4, fuel pump control module, N252516900, but my vin is not included. My vehicle seems to be having the same issue. The dealer has been unable to diagnose as it has been happening very sporadic and I don't drive often. Issue first occurred, vehicle would not…

  • ODI #11711988 · Filed

    UNKNOWN

Read all 12 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2021 Cadillac XT4 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Rear Seat Belt Retractor Not Secured Properly

NHTSA #21V649000 · Seat Belts — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice

Reported August 20, 2021 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 402 vehicles

Repair completion: 78.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N212333380 · Owners notified September 17, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Cadillac XT4 model years

Check your 2021 Cadillac XT4 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Cadillac XT4 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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