The most-reported XT4 run is 1GYAZAR49PF (2023 builds) with 5 complaints, 3.8× the typical run. Engine problems make up 18% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for XT4 model years 2019–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Cadillac XT4 has 82 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 16% of every XT4 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GYAZAR49PF•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 1GYFZDR45RF•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| 1GYFZER4XKF•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| 1GYFZER44LF•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 1GYAZAR44RF•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| 1GYFZBR4XNF•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 1GYFZDR48KF•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| 1GYFZCR41RF•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| 1GYFZFR41PF•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 1GYFZDR40KF•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| 1GYFZDR49RF•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| 1GYFZFR40LF•••••• | 2020 | — | 1 |
Each of the other 70 XT4 runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 59 XT4 VINs so far, most often 2019, 2024, 2023 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Cadillac XT4 the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2019 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 9 | — | |
| 2024 | 31 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 12 | 7 | — | |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 18 | 15 | — | |
| 2019 | 19 | 15 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2023 at 1.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2021 at 1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 18% of everything Cadillac XT4 owners report: Engine, 24 of 105 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on the Cadillac XT4; the 6 below cover build years 2019 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 21V649000 | Seat Belts:critical Fasteners | 2019–2021 |
| 20V668000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 2019–2020 |
| 22V868000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2019–2020 |
| 24V795000 | Structure:interior Panels:dashboard | 2025 |
| 24V575000 | Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual | 2024 |
| 22V359000 | Seats | 2022 |
21V649000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2019: 2 years on the road before the recall.
The XT4 against its rivals
The XT4 draws 1.3 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Jeep Wrangler 4.7 and the Honda CR-V 3.7. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XT4 | 105 | 82 | 3.8% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Jeep Wrangler | 14,316 | 3,055 | 3.2% | |
| Honda CR-V | 14,848 | 4,017 | 5.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 105 reports on the Cadillac XT4, 3.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Cadillac XT4 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 105 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 4 (3.8%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (1%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 34% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Cadillac XT4 share of that is 105 complaints over 82 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Cadillac XT4 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 105 NHTSA complaints from 82 XT4 runs and 8 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which XT4 production run has the most complaints?
1GYAZAR49PF, a 2023 build, with 5 complaints. The typical XT4 run has 1.3.
Which XT4 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2023 is heaviest at 1.7 complaints per run and 2021 lightest at 1.
Does the XT4 get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 1.3 complaints per production run for the XT4 against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many XT4 complaints involve a crash?
3.8% of 105 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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