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2019 Cadillac XT5

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
A
Safety Signal
100 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns0
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA32
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA22 mpg
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The 2019 Cadillac XT5 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the XT5, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A). Owners have filed 32 complaints, most often about the steering. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
XT5GasFWD3.6L 6-cyl192622$2,850
XT5 AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182521$2,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40265, 40278.

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Recalls (0)

Source: NHTSA recall database

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 Cadillac XT5. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
32complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 8 · 2020: 1 · 2021: 2 · 2022: 2 · 2023: 6 · 2024: 5 · 2025: 4 · 2026: 4

Most-cited components

Steering8
Engine6
Unspecified5
Air Bags4
Service Brakes3
Electrical System3

What owners describe

“The computer or electrical box to steer keeps shorting out and the vehicle us unable to turn.”May 26, 2026 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“Went to Genesis Cadillac for oil change and they recommended the replacement of both my rear toe links. As stated on their service bill Caused by loose rear toe links. GM has been selectively recalling certain makes, models and model years recalling toe link for replacement. Most recently March 10, 2026 Buick Regals 20…”Mar 12, 2026 · Wheels · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while leaving the driveway, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormally loud squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contac…”Jan 9, 2026 · Engine And Engine Cooling · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other XT5 model years

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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