Verdict
2019 Cadillac XT5: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2019 Cadillac XT5 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 32 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 73% of 2019 SUVs. Steering leads the reports (25%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2019 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
32
Reports to NHTSA, 2019
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 73% of 2019 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2019 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Steering issues lead owner complaints (25% of 32 reports), followed by air bags (9%).
+ 6 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 32 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11740143, ODI 11709474, ODI 11649851, ODI 11629101, ODI 11571297.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2019 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2019 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 | 3.6L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 19 | 26 | 22 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2019 Cadillac XT5: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2019 Cadillac XT5?
Owners filed 32 NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Cadillac XT5 — fewer complaints than 73% of comparable 2019 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2019 Cadillac XT5?
The most-reported problem areas are Steering (25% of complaints) and air bags (9%).
How many recalls does the 2019 Cadillac XT5 have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2019 Cadillac XT5 as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Cadillac XT5 get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Cadillac XT5 at 22 mpg combined.