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Cadillac · Compact SUV

2022 Cadillac XT5

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
C
Safety Signal
79 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 3
Complaints2 crash · 1 injured reported 10
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 24 mpg
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The 2022 Cadillac XT5 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the XT5 FWD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 10 complaints, most often about the back over prevention. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Cadillac XT5 — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Cadillac XT5 · Photo: Dinkun Chen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueCargo (2nd row)Wheels
LuxuryGasFWD—235 hp258 lb-ft30 cu-ft18 in
LuxuryGasAWD—235 hp258 lb-ft30 cu-ft18 in
Premium Luxury 2.0LGasFWD—235 hp258 lb-ft30 cu-ft18 in
Premium Luxury 2.0LGasAWD—235 hp258 lb-ft30 cu-ft18 in
Premium Luxury 3.6LGasFWD—310 hp271 lb-ft30 cu-ft18 in
Premium Luxury 3.6LGasAWD—310 hp271 lb-ft30 cu-ft18 in
SportGasAWD—310 hp271 lb-ft30 cu-ft20 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
XT5 FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222924$3,400
XT5 AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212723$3,550
XT5 AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182621$3,200
XT5 FWDGasFWD3.6L 6-cyl192621$3,200
XT5 Hearse AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202321$3,900
XT5 Hearse FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202321$3,900
XT5 Limo AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202321$3,900
XT5 Limo FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202321$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44010, 44016, 44014, 44008, 44083, 44066, 44084, 44082.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
XT5 AWD, XT5 FWD7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
XT5 AWD, XT5 FWD6 / 10California LEV-III ULEV50 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Power Train

N222389310
8,744 vehicles 94% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V172000 reported Mar 16, 2023 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Gasoline

N222366070
228 vehicles 96% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V446000 reported Jun 23, 2022 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Suspension

N222364330
736 vehicles 98% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V427000 reported Jun 16, 2022 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific XT5

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2022 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Cadillac publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2022 Cadillac XT5, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
10complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

4.9 per 10,000 built · Cadillac reported 20,542 XT5 built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2024: 2 · 2025: 3 · 2026: 2

Most-cited components

Unspecified 3
Back Over Prevention 3
Power Train 2
Electrical System 2
Air Bags 2
Seat Belts 1

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

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.
Power Train Aug 28, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11760357
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.
Air Bags Apr 25, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11733785
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
Back Over Prevention Dec 26, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11707080
The driving mode don't stay in the correct control for example the SUV has three components Tour, Sports, Snow and ice...while driving in Tour mode the vehicle goes to sports on it owns. The electrical dash board cuts off and resets its self while in driving. Scary
Electrical System Feb 20, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11573052
On two occasions the Fuel Pump Driver Control Module failed. On the first occasion the vehicle continued to operate. The dealer replaced the module. On the second occasion the engine failed to start. The dealer replaced the module once again. A vehicle that goes dead without warning is dangerous!
Fuel/Propulsion System Jul 7, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11530831
The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with the auto seat belt tightening feature. The contact stated that the feature tightened the seat belt to secure the occupant; however, the passenger’s side seat belt continued to tighten while driving at various speeds.
Seat Belts Jul 6, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11472496

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.

Reported by Cadillac itself: 4 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 4 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 19 per 100,000 built. Every XT5 model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

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

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 1 filing by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every GM warranty extension (33) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 744
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-26
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 727 service bulletins, 8 emissionss, 4 service campaigns

Most often about: Equipment, Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train.

  • PIT5698F Service bulletin
    2026-09-26 · Unknown Or Other
  • This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
  • PIP4902W Service bulletin
    2026-09-04 · Unknown Or Other
  • This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
  • PIC6551C Service bulletin
    2026-08-20 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
  • PIT5099J Service bulletin
    2026-07-21 · Unknown Or Other
  • PI to help diagnose A/C concern
  • PIT5855K Service bulletin
    2026-07-06 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may be encountered with the heated/ventilated seats inoperative. Upon further inspection it will be found that the F19DA fuse will be open. The technician is instructed to inspect the wiring harness that goes to the passenger seat back blower motor for chaffing on the seat frame. If chaffing is found the technician is instructed to repair th
  • PIT5966F Service bulletin
    2026-06-23 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
  • PIC6423A Service bulletin
    2026-05-11 · Unknown Or Other
  • Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
  • PIC6551B Service bulletin
    2026-05-11 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P04FB
P04FB on Cadillac →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other10 bulletins
P023F
P023F on Cadillac →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins
P0300
P0300 on Cadillac →		Misfire detected, but not isolated to one cylinder.Engine · Ignition coils →7 bulletins
P129F
P129F on Cadillac →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins
B3055
B3055 on Cadillac →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train4 bulletins
B3060
B3060 on Cadillac →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train4 bulletins
B3935
B3935 on Cadillac →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train4 bulletins
C056D
C056D on Cadillac →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P0308
P0308 on Cadillac →		Cylinder 8 is misfiring.Engine · Ignition coils →4 bulletins
P050D
P050D on Cadillac →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine4 bulletins
C056E
C056E on Cadillac →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →3 bulletins
U1518
U1518 on Cadillac →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Equipment3 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Cadillac XT5 failed the emissions check on 1.7% of first inspections — close to the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.85% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%).

New York inspections 1.7%

failed emissions

942 initial inspections of 925 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2022 XT5Every 2022 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check1.7%1.7%939
Failed the safety inspection0.85%1.4%942
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0%0.18%942
Miles driven a year8,91110,455odometer at inspection
Average odometer38,37344,815odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2022 vehicle” is every 2022 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

XT5 by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 A 0 1 24 mpg2025 A 1 6 24 mpg2024 B 3 10 24 mpg2023 B 4 16 24 mpg2022 this page C 3 10 24 mpg2021 B 2 20 24 mpg2020 C 5 23 24 mpg2019 A 0 33 22 mpg2018 A 0 66 22 mpg2017 A 1 124 22 mpg

Common questions about the 2022 XT5

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2022 Cadillac XT5 have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 Cadillac XT5. The most serious on file is 23V172000, covering Power Train. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: August 31, 2023. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2022 Cadillac XT5?

NHTSA gave the 2022 Cadillac XT5 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it C (79/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Cadillac XT5?

Across the 8 EPA-rated configurations of the 2022 Cadillac XT5, the best EPA combined figure is 24 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2022 Cadillac XT5?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Cadillac XT5, most often about unspecified, back over prevention, power train. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 1 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2022 Cadillac XT5?

The EPA smog rating for the 2022 Cadillac XT5 runs 6 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV50, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2022 Cadillac XT5?

The manufacturer has filed 744 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2022 Cadillac XT5, most often covering equipment, electrical system, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-09-26. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2022 Cadillac XT5 do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Cadillac XT5 failed the emissions check on 1.7% of first inspections — close to the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.85% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations8 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates4 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls3NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints10NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings2 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins744NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment7 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2026 XT5 The XT5 model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Lineup Every 2022 model on file, by price Each 2022 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.Recalls Every Cadillac recall on file All campaigns filed against Cadillac vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this XT5 by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

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). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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