2018 Cadillac XT5 recalls and problems
No recalls and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Cadillac XT5.
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2018 Cadillac XT5 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Check engine light sensor came on in mid-May which is the result of a faulty thermostat, also triggering a "Steering Assist is Reduced" message on the dashboard which I consider to be a safety issue. This is a known and common problem for this make, year and model and the cost to fix the problem is very expensive…
Thermostat failure causes steering assist to be reduced. This leaves more difficult steering especially in an emergency situation, thus a safety concern. The vehicle displays a warning: "Steering Assist Is Reduced, Drive with care". An internet search shows this is a well-known problem across all General Motor…
My windshield has a lot of spider and has never been hit with anything. They spread from the bottom up
While driving at highway speeds, I needed to accelerate hard in order to pass another vehicle and while accelerating there was a downshift and increase in RPM. After passing, the RPM remained high even after I took foot off accelerator and it seemed the transmission did not shift back out of lower gear, keeping the…
The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The vehicle was recently purchased, and while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 5 MPH with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The dealer…
XT5 model years compared
Across all years, the 2017 XT5 has the most complaints (124). All Cadillac XT5 years →
Questions
- Does the 2018 Cadillac XT5 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Cadillac XT5 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Cadillac XT5?
- Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (15 complaints), followed by electrical system (14).
- How many 2018 Cadillac XT5 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 2 of 66 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 26, 2026.