Cadillac XT4 Recalls: Every NHTSA Recall by Model Year
The Cadillac XT4 has 8 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2019–2025; the most recent is 24V795000 (Oct 24, 2024) for structure, covering 2025 models. The 2020 model year has the most, with 5.
Recall repairs are free at Cadillac dealers. This list is model-level, so it can't tell you whether your car is affected or already fixed. For that, check your VIN.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns · Data pulled Nov 7, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Most XT4 recalls involve backup camera / back-over prevention (1), equipment (1) and powertrain / transmission (1).
Cadillac XT4 recalls by model year
Campaigns that cover each model year. One campaign can cover several years, so it is counted once in every year it covers.
| Model year | Recalls | Main components | Per-year check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | structure | 2025 XT4 recalls |
| 2024 | 1 | equipment | 2024 XT4 recalls |
| 2022 | 1 | seats | 2022 XT4 recalls |
| 2021 | 1 | seat belts | 2021 XT4 recalls |
| 2020 | 5 | backup camera / back-over prevention, seat belts, tires | 2020 XT4 recalls |
| 2019 | 3 | backup camera / back-over prevention, seat belts, powertrain / transmission | 2019 XT4 recalls |
Biggest Cadillac XT4 recalls
Ranked by the number of vehicles NHTSA lists for the whole campaign. That total often includes other models.
XT4 model years: 2019–2020
XT4 model years: 2020
XT4 model years: 2019–2020
XT4 model years: 2020
XT4 model years: 2019–2021
All 8 Cadillac XT4 recalls (newest first)
Oct 24, 202424V795000Structure2025
Component: Structure (interior panels, dashboard)
XT4 model years: 2025 · about 25 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: 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.
The risk: A passenger-side air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: 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.
Aug 1, 202424V575000Equipment2024
Component: Equipment (other, owners/service/other manual)
XT4 model years: 2024 · about 22 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
The risk: The wrong owner's manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will provide owners with the correct manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454040.
Nov 23, 202222V868000Backup camera / back-over prevention2019–2020
Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (sensing system, camera)
XT4 model years: 2019–2020 · about 10,199 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The video processing module (VPM) may lose communication with the rearview camera, causing a loss of the rearview camera image.
The risk: Failure of the rearview camera image to display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the VPM software or replace the VPM, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety defect was mailed January 17, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222373320. .
May 19, 202222V359000Seats2022
Component: Seats
XT4 model years: 2022 · about 221 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
The risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.
Aug 20, 202121V649000Seat belts2019–2021
Component: Seat belts (rear/other, retractor)
XT4 model years: 2019–2021 · about 402 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: 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.
The risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Feb 25, 202121V115000Tires2020
Component: Tires
XT4 model years: 2020 · about 33,838 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
The risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Oct 29, 202020V668000Powertrain / transmission2019–2020
Component: Powertrain / transmission (automatic transmission)
XT4 model years: 2019–2020 · about 194,105 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
The risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Sep 24, 202020V588000Service brakes2020
Component: Service brakes
XT4 model years: 2020 · about 3,677 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
The risk: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
How to check if your XT4 has an open recall
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in the free VIN recall check. It queries NHTSA for your exact vehicle, not just the model.
- If a recall is open, call any Cadillac dealer's service department to book the free repair. Bring the recall number from the list above.
- Buying used? Ask the seller for the dealer's recall-completion printout before you pay.
Or browse by year, for example the 2025 Cadillac XT4 recall check.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Cadillac XT4 have?
8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Cadillac XT4 across model years 2019–2025. A single campaign often spans several model years, so the per-year counts in the table add up to more than 8. The 2020 model year has the most, with 5.
What is the latest Cadillac XT4 recall?
24V795000, filed with NHTSA on Oct 24, 2024: structure (interior panels, dashboard), covering 2025 XT4 models. The fix is free at Cadillac dealers.
What is the biggest Cadillac XT4 recall?
By vehicles covered, 20V668000 (Oct 29, 2020), a powertrain / transmission campaign covering about 194,105 vehicles in total. That count is for the whole campaign, which can include other models besides the XT4.
How do I check if my Cadillac XT4 has an open recall?
Run your 17-character VIN through a VIN recall check. A model-level list can't tell you whether your car was built in the affected range or has already been repaired. Any Cadillac dealer can also look up the VIN and do the repair.
Are Cadillac recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety-recall repairs are done free at franchised Cadillac dealers, whether or not the warranty has expired and wherever you bought the car. Manufacturers must offer a free remedy for vehicles up to 15 years old at the time the recall is filed, and many still repair older ones.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls database: every campaign for the CADILLAC XT4, queried by model year through NHTSA's public recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov).
- Affected-vehicle counts are NHTSA's "potential units affected" for the whole campaign, which can include other models.
- Campaigns filed under a separate NHTSA model name (for example a hybrid or heavy-duty variant) are not included here.
- Data pulled Nov 7, 2026. Problem, risk and fix text is NHTSA's own campaign wording.