There are 2 owner-reported lighting complaints for the 2018 Cadillac XT5in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
HEADLIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY DIM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CADILLAC XT5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE BEYOND 50 FEET OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PATTERSON CADILLAC LOCATED IN WICHITA FALLS, TX, WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE LIGHTS PERFORMED AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER FOUND NO DEFECT WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026