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Cadillac XT5

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

Cadillac XT5
Pictured: Cadillac XT5 II 005. Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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

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

Compare the XT5 with any other car →

XT5 changes by model year

  1. 2020
    • Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
    • Best combined MPG up from 22 to 24
  2. 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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20262.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl24 MPG189.8 in4,277 lbNot rated01
20252.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl24 MPG189.8 in4,277 lb★★★★★16
20242.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl24 MPG189.8 in4,277 lb★★★★★310
20232.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl24 MPG189.8 in4,277 lb★★★★★416
20222.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl24 MPG189.8 in4,277 lb★★★★★310
20212.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl24 MPG189.8 in4,277 lb★★★★★220
20202.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl24 MPG189.8 in4,277 lb★★★★★523
20193.6L 6-cyl22 MPG189.8 in4,277 lb★★★★★033
20183.6L 6-cyl22 MPG189.8 in4,277 lb★★★★★066
20173.6L 6-cyl22 MPG189.8 in4,277 lbNot rated1124
Best combined MPG by model year — Cadillac XT5
2017: 22 MPG2018: 22 MPG2019: 22 MPG2020: 24 MPG2021: 24 MPG2022: 24 MPG2023: 24 MPG2024: 24 MPG2025: 24 MPG2026: 24 MPG20172019202120232025max 24 MPG

Alternatives to the 2026 XT5

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class18 MPGNot rated0
2026 Tesla Model Y357 miNot rated8
2026 Porsche Cayenne19 MPGNot rated1
2026 BMW X525 MPGNot rated2
2026 Land Rover Defender20 MPGNot rated3
2026 BMW X329 MPGNot rated2

Most common owner-reported problems

Engine60
Power Train60
Unknown Or Other59
Steering47
Electrical System43
Service Brakes29
Vehicle Speed Control14
Wheels10
Owner complaints by model year — Cadillac XT5
2017: 1242018: 662019: 332020: 232021: 202022: 102023: 162024: 102025: 62026: 120172019202120232025max 124
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →