2025 Cadillac XT4
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 5 of 10 complaints (50%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 29 in 2024 to 10 in 2025.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,000–3,250 | 3,000–3,100 | 3,000–3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 24–26 | 25–26 | 25–26 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–23 / 29–30 | 23–24 / 28–29 | 23–24 / 28–29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 341–370 | 343–360 | 343–357 | |
| Complaints filed | 12 | 29 | 10 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Cadillac XT4 have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Cadillac XT4?
Electrical: 5 of 10 NHTSA complaints (50%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Cadillac XT4 get?
EPA rates it 25–26 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Cadillac XT4?
EPA estimates $3,000–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S9) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 24 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | $3,000 (low) | 343 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S9) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 357 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD · Campaign 24V795000 · Oct 25, 2024
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.
Consequence: A passenger-side air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel upper cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is A242476151.