2021 Cadillac XT4: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
12
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
33.3
Severity index
Severity index 33.3 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 33.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 25.0% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 8.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 8.3% |
| ENGINE | 1 | 8.3% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 8.3% |
| GASOLINE | 1 | 8.3% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 8.3% |
The single most-reported system is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, cited in 4 of 12 complaints (33.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 8.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V649000 | 20/08/2021 | SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.