Cadillac · XT5 · 2018
2018 Cadillac XT5
0
Recalls
64
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2018 Cadillac XT5 has no recalls and 64 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: engine (6 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2018 Cadillac XT5 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 6 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2018 Cadillac XT5 currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 64 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are engine (6), unknown or other (6), power train (6).
- Vehicle
- 2018 Cadillac XT5
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 64
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
15.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Owner Complaints
64 totalPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Mar 28, 2026
While driving at highway speeds, I needed to accelerate hard in order to pass another vehicle and while accelerating there was a downshift and increase in RPM. After passing, the RPM remained high even after I took foot off accelerator and it seemed the transmission did not shif...
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 5, 2026
My windshield has a lot of spider and has never been hit with anything. They spread from the bottom up
STEERING,ENGINE
Jan 19, 2026
To Whom It May Concern,I am writing to formally report a safety concern involving my 2018 Cadillac XT5, VIN [XXX] . Recently, my vehicle displayed a “Steering Assist Reduced” message on the dashboard while driving. This warning significantly increases the physical effort required...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 9, 2025
Brakes failure. Approaching a busy intersection and facing a red light, I slowed and prepared to stop the vehicle. Nothing happened with regard to braking; instead, the engine seemed to rev up as it continued through the red-lighted intersection with 2 lanes of busy cross traff...
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ENGINE
Oct 29, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. While attempting to restart the veh...
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POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2025
While waiting at a light, then the car shut off. Lossing all power. I could not get out of the vehicle, no hazards, no lights, nothing. After several pulls of the door handle I was able to open the door but the hazard light was not able to come one. After 4 attempts to engage br...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 15, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The vehicle was recently purchased, and while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 5 MPH with several unknown...
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STEERING
Aug 1, 2025
2018 xt5 code p128 steering assist is reduced drive with care its only has 37.282 miles on it steering got hard to control
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 27, 2025
Cadillac XT5 had a “steering assist is reduced” message on the driver information center. P0128 Code
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 9, 2025
Message on dashboard "steering assistance reduced drive with caution". Messages appeared April 2025 and July 2025. Previously electric module needed to be replaced. Steering message caused me to be very cautious. Radiator had to be replaced because of leak. Both issues repaired ...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 64 total
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Why Compare These Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Cadillac XT5 have?
The 2018 Cadillac XT5 has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2018 Cadillac XT5?
NHTSA has received 64 owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Cadillac XT5.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2018 Cadillac XT5?
The 2018 Cadillac XT5 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Cadillac XT5?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2018 Cadillac XT5 are engine (6 reports), unknown or other (6 reports), power train (6 reports).
Does the 2018 Cadillac XT5 have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2018 Cadillac XT5. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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