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.
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 400 Sport 3.6L V6 | 6.10 sec | 14.60 sec | 310 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | 350T Premium Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 7.60 sec | 16.00 sec | 237 hp | FWD |
| 2017 | 3.6 Luxury 3.6L V6 | 6.40 sec | 15.00 sec | 310 hp | FWD |
| 2017 | 3.6 Platinum 3.6L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.10 sec | 310 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | 3.6 Platinum 3.6L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.20 sec | 310 hp | AWD |
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.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 54 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT5855K | 2026-07-06 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may be encountered with the… |
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| PIT6525 | 2026-06-05 | Unknown Or Other | If the driver seat will not move tech is directed to inspect the fuse and the circuits… |
| PIT6503A | 2026-06-03 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front… |
| PIT6519 | 2026-05-27 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice… |
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