NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Cadillac XT5 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2022 Cadillac XT5 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 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 2022 Cadillac XT5, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2022 Cadillac XT5 owner complaints
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Cadillac XT5, describing incidents dated June 23, 2022 to August 28, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 2 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Of the 10 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 10 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11760357 · Filed
Since I purchased my 2022 Cadillac XT5 which was on 5-9-26, I have had issues with the performance of the transmission. Every time I slow down, the car down shifts very abruptly and roughly until the car comes to a complete stop. I also experience rough gear shifts when accelerating as well. This…
ODI #11733785 · Filed
I was driving using turn by turn directions and it told me to turn and I turned too soon and hit a telephone pole, front center. The airbags did not deploy and onstar did not recognize crash. I heard nothing from anyone. I called 911 to get the police to come and a wrecker driver. Even though I was…
ODI #11707080 · Filed
THE VECHICE TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN STARTS TO MOVE. SQEAKING NOISE IN THE CV JOINTS BOOTS, the shifts gears module stays in sports mode, will not stay on in regular mode. Defective sensors to send signal to OnStar alarm theft .
Transmission Built with Incorrect Sun Gear
NHTSA #23V172000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported March 16, 2023 · General Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 8,744 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N222389310 · Owners notified July 27, 2023
Defect description
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Safety consequence
A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
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.
Fuel Tank Rollover Valve May Not Properly Seal
NHTSA #22V446000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 23, 2022 · General Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 228 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N222366070 · Owners notified July 27, 2022
Defect description
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
Safety consequence
A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.
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.
Rear Suspension Toe Link May Separate
NHTSA #22V427000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported June 16, 2022 · General Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 736 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N222364330 · Owners notified July 11, 2022
Defect description
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
Safety consequence
A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222364330.
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 XT5 model years
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