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2026 Cadillac XT5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 XT5.

The 2026 Cadillac XT5 enters its tenth model year with a remarkably clean reliability record, logging just a single owner complaint across the entire fleet. That lone report centers on vehicle speed control, while the model has accumulated zero recalls to date. Across the 2017‑2026 span, complaint volume peaked at 120 in the launch year of 2017 and has declined steadily to the current low of one. This trajectory suggests the platform has matured into a notably dependable offering for researchers tracking long‑term durability.

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Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XT5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2020 400 Sport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020400 Sport 3.6L V66.10 sec14.60 sec310 hpAWD
2020350T Premium Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-47.60 sec16.00 sec237 hpFWD
20173.6 Luxury 3.6L V66.40 sec15.00 sec310 hpFWD
20173.6 Platinum 3.6L V66.50 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
20173.6 Platinum 3.6L V66.60 sec15.20 sec310 hpAWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across this generation, the Cadillac XT5 has shown a significant downward trend in federal complaints and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), falling from 120 complaints and 1,332 TSBs in 2017 to very low levels in recent years. The 2026 model represents the lowest point in this arc, recording only one complaint, zero recalls, and 54 TSBs. The single complaint for the 2026 model pertains to Vehicle Speed Control and is also noted as a crash complaint; the data does not specify a root cause for this issue. This performance is a marked improvement over earlier years in the generation, such as 2023, which saw 15 complaints and four recalls. The trajectory implies that vehicle stability and quality have peaked by the end of this production cycle. Given the minimal volume of federal issues, 2026 is an excellent year to buy.

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Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
54
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 54 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5855K2026-07-06Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may be encountered with the…
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65252026-06-05Unknown Or OtherIf the driver seat will not move tech is directed to inspect the fuse and the circuits…
PIT6503A2026-06-03Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front…
PIT65192026-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific XT5. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2026 XT5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.