2021 Cadillac XT6: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
18
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
0.0
Severity index
Severity index 0.0 - 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 | 22.2% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 | 22.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 22.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 16.7% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 16.7% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 | 11.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 5.6% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 5.6% |
The single most-reported system is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, cited in 4 of 18 complaints (22.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 5 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 5.5x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V422000 | 03/06/2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated. |
| 22V709000 | 22/09/2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function i |
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.