Cadillac XT5
10 model years from 2017 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2017–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 22–24 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 15 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2017 (124)
- Fewest problems
- 2019
- Interest
- 4,510 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 XT5 in brief
The 2026 Cadillac XT5 is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.6L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 190 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,277 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway), 21% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the vehicle speed control.
The Cadillac XT5 has 10 model years in our data, from 2017 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 24 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 24 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (60), power train (60), unknown or other (59).
Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.
2020 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 15 campaigns and 309 owner complaints.
How the 2017 XT5 compares
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 is a small SUV offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 190 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,277 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
About the Cadillac XT5
The Cadillac XT5 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors. It was introduced at both the Dubai Motor Show and LA Auto Show in November 2015.
From the Wikipedia article "Cadillac XT5", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 XT5 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 24 MPG combined, 21% below the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG.
Best and worst years to buy used
2021 XT5
20 owner complaints · 2 recalls
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2017 XT5
124 owner complaints · 1 recall · 6 crash reports
Most reported: Unknown Or Other
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 8 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
XT5 changes by model year
- 2020
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 22 to 24
- 2018
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,277 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,277 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,277 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 16 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,277 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,277 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 20 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,277 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 23 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,277 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 33 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,277 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 66 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 189.8 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 1 | 124 |
Alternatives to the 2026 XT5
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →



