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#BS-2021-CADXT4-455B2021 Cadillac XT4Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 16 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 16 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
Top reported problems
parking brake comes on by itself with engine off
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
check engine light emision control
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
misfire in cylinder 1
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
4 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 35K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Fuel System (4 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Cadillac XT4: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2021 Cadillac XT4, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 34,536 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 35K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2021 Cadillac XT4, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Cadillac XT4, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2021 Cadillac XT4, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Cadillac XT4. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (1 recall)
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2021 Cadillac XT4 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
Not ratedRollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Air Bag Malfunction
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
The worst model year for the Cadillac XT4 is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2021 Cadillac XT4 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
16
Class avg
207
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 16 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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