Cadillac · XT6 · 2025
2025 Cadillac XT6
1
Recall
7
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 has 1 recall and 7 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 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 unknown or other with 2 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 2025 Cadillac XT6 currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 7 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 unknown or other (2), engine (2), unknown or other,fuel/propulsion system (1).
- Vehicle
- 2025 Cadillac XT6
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 7
- 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
16.4% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard & Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 24V459000June 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Remedy Status
Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.
Owner Complaints
7 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 17, 2026
2025 CADILLAC XT6 AWD SPORT, VIN [XXX] , PURCHASED NEW FROM [XXX] [XXX] ON FEBRUARY 20, 2026. THE VEHICLE'S AUDIO SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ACTIVATES ALL SPEAKERS WITHOUT COMMAND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE CONDITION OCCURS UNPREDICTABLY AND PRODUCES A SUDDEN LOUD AUDIO EV...
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ENGINE
Apr 17, 2026
2025 CADILLAC XT6 AWD SPORT, VIN [XXX] , PURCHASED NEW FROM CENTRAL [XXX] CADILLAC ON FEBRUARY 20, 2026 WITH 3,950 MILES. WITHIN APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS OF DELIVERY THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE AT COLD START AND AN INTERMITTENT VIBRATION DURING DRIVING. I REP...
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ENGINE
Feb 10, 2026
6700 miles on 2025 XT6 had an oil change a month ago. Noted red fluid leaking on driveway on 02-10-26. Immediately notified dealer. Brought car to Camargo Cadillac 9876 Montgomery Rd Cinti OH 513-402-2905. Brought car in 9:15 am 02-11-26 was informed at 10:00 am that the car is e...
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SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jul 30, 2025
I was backing up into a parking space in a parking garage. I was about halfway into the spot and was not in danger of hitting any vehicles or objects and my vehicle abruptly (extremely hard) braked.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 24, 2025
During a cross- country trip, we had driven more than 300 miles, but the fuel gage indicated full, the Fuel Range Indicator showed a 688-mile range available in the tank which is much more than a 2025 Cadillac XT6 should indicate. The fuel gage indicated full even though it was ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 14, 2025
The rear camera blanks out when backing out of driveway into the sun. It prevents me from seeing cross traffic and pedestrians. The dealer looked at the system and said it something I had to live with. This seems to be an intermittent problem, as sometimes it suddenly starts to ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 30, 2024
When backing out of garage, but still in the garage, the rear- view camera shows a clear image. When the car backs into the sunlight from the garage the screen goes white for 10 seconds before the image reappears. The dealership Maintenance Department said that is normal! If ...
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Why Compare These Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Cadillac XT6 have?
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2025 Cadillac XT6?
NHTSA has received 7 owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Cadillac XT6.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Cadillac XT6?
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Cadillac XT6?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2025 Cadillac XT6 are unknown or other (2 reports), engine (2 reports), unknown or other,fuel/propulsion system (1 reports).
Does the 2025 Cadillac XT6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2025 Cadillac XT6. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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