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Buying a used 2021 Cadillac XT5? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2021 XT5 has a short recall list: a critical fuel leak risk shared with the XT6 and GMC Acadia, and a medium-severity rearview camera failure affecting the same vehicles. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. Fourteen unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, including one crash and no fires; electrical system reports lead, followed by unspecified problems, engine and engine cooling, and back-over prevention, which lines up with the camera recall.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the fuel leak recall was completed and smell for fuel odor around the tank
- Shift to reverse several times to check the rearview camera displays reliably
- Ask about electrical faults and any engine cooling or overheating repairs
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Cadillac dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Cadillac XT5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XT5, XT6 and GMC Acadia fuel leak risk | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Cadillac XT5, XT6 and GMC Acadia rearview camera fails | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
14 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | None found |
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 2 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |
| Fuel System | 1 | Yes |