Most common 2024 Cadillac XT4 problems
Share of the 32 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Cadillac XT4 complaints by model year
2024 Cadillac XT4 recalls (1)
Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
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."
Remedy: Dealers will provide owners with the correct manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024.
What 2024 Cadillac XT4 owners say
Driver assistance
I am submitting this complaint to report a significant safety system failure in my 2025 Cadillac XT4 during an accident that occurred on April 12, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. During the incident: The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) did not activate, and I was unable to stop in time to avoid a collision. Neither the driver nor passenger airbags deployed, despite sufficient impact that should have triggered deployment. OnStar Automatic Crash Response did not activate, nor was I contacted by any emergency response service through the vehicle. None of the vehicle's safety systems functioned during this event, despite being standard factory-installed features. My XT4 had no warning lights or diagnostic messages indicating any malfunction prior to the crash. …
While backing up I had situations where the automatic brakes would engage although there was no obstruction behind the car. To stop this from happening, I had to turn this feature off. I brought the car in for service (Ed Morse Cadillac in Delray Beach, Florida) and was given a Cadillac Service Bulletin that acknowledged this was a problem with 2023-2025 cadillacs and there was no fix for this problem. They suggest that I do what I had done- turn it off. I feel this is not an adequate response. This is a very important safety feature that helps to insure that motorists will not hit objects while going in reverse, and more importantly will not hit a person or child, possibly causing severe injuries. Cadillac should find a way to fix this issue before someone is killed because of this.
Brakes
I am submitting this complaint to report a significant safety system failure in my 2025 Cadillac XT4 during an accident that occurred on April 12, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. During the incident: The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) did not activate, and I was unable to stop in time to avoid a collision. Neither the driver nor passenger airbags deployed, despite sufficient impact that should have triggered deployment. OnStar Automatic Crash Response did not activate, nor was I contacted by any emergency response service through the vehicle. None of the vehicle's safety systems functioned during this event, despite being standard factory-installed features. My XT4 had no warning lights or diagnostic messages indicating any malfunction prior to the crash. …
I am reporting a serious safety issue with my vehicle, purchased from Ed Morse Cadillac. The vehicle has unexpectedly shut off while I was driving on multiple occasions (3 times to date). When this occurs, the entire infotainment and dashboard screen goes completely black, and most alarmingly, the brakes become unresponsive or extremely difficult to engage. This creates a highly dangerous situation where I am unable to control or stop the vehicle safely, putting myself and others at serious risk of a crash or injury. This is not a one-time occurrence-it has happened multiple times under normal driving conditions. I have contacted the dealership, but they have ignored my attempts to resolve the issue. This problem clearly involves critical vehicle systems and should be investigated as a potential defect. …
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel lost power. The contact stated that prior to the complete failure, there were several error messages displayed on the screen. The contact stated that the only function on the instrument panel that was operating as needed was the speedometer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed with failure within the radio unit. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
While driving the car rapidly decelerated along with loss to steering control.The engine essentially shutdown and would not accelerate past 30 MPH with full force. Oil temperature was 280/300 and rising. Warnings came on the car stating service all wheel drive system,service safety restraint as airbags will not deploy, service transmission, service power steering along with the check engine light.I could not maneuver the car nor was the car drivable.Car was towed as it could not be driven.Car put myself and others at extreme risk.If I was on a highway myself or others would have been killed.Car was bought on [redacted].Incident occurred on [redacted]. …
2024 Cadillac XT4 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 9-speed automatic | FWD | 24 / 29 / 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 9-speed automatic | AWD | 23 / 28 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Cadillac XT4 a good car?
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 XT4 rates avoid: 5.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the XT4 at the same age. It is one of the XT4 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Cadillac XT4?
The driver assistance — 11 complaints, 34% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic emergency braking. Next are the brakes (9) and electrical system (8).
How many recalls does the 2024 Cadillac XT4 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2024 Cadillac XT4, the most recent from August 1, 2024 (owners/service/other manual). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Cadillac XT4?
Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024 and 2023. See the full Cadillac XT4 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2024 Cadillac XT4 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 3,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.