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Cadillac XT6 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 107 owner complaints on the Cadillac XT6 from 79 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.4.

NHTSA complaint records · 107 complaints · 79 runs · 2020–2025 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported XT6 run is 1GYKPCRS6LZ (2020 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 21% of reports; 2020 is the worst model year at 1.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for XT6 model years 2020–2025.

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 XT6 has 79 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 13% of every XT6 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Cadillac XT6 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
1GYKPCRS6LZ••••••20203——
1GYKPHRS5LZ••••••20203——
1GYKPCRS2LZ••••••20203——
1GYKPGRS4SZ••••••20253——
1GYKPCRS7LZ••••••20202——
1GYKPHRS2LZ••••••20202——
1GYKPDRS1LZ••••••20202——
1GYKPFRS2LZ••••••20202——
1GYKPGRS2LZ••••••20202——
1GYKPCRS1LZ••••••20202——
1GYKPDRS2LZ••••••20202——
1GYKPHRS4LZ••••••20202——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 67 XT6 runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 56 XT6 VINs so far, most often 2020, 2023, 2025 builds; 3 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 XT6 the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2020 car draws 1.7 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.3.

FIG.02·Cadillac XT6 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20251.685—
20241.21412—
20231.213111
20221.214121
20211.32016—
20201.73823—
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2020 at 1.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1.2. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 21% of everything Cadillac XT6 owners report: Electrical System, 25 of 107 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Cadillac XT6 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System25——
Power Train23——
Unknown Or Other17——
Back Over Prevention151—
Engine14——
Forward Collision Avoidance10——
Fuel/propulsion System9——
Service Brakes7——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 12 recall campaigns on the Cadillac XT6; the 6 below cover build years 2020 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Cadillac XT6 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
24V459000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel2024–2025
22V709000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2020–2021
23V681000Visibility:windshield2024
22V708000Equipment:other:labels2023
23V172000Power Train:automatic Transmission2023
22V392000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid2022
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

The XT6 against its rivals

The XT6 draws 1.4 complaints per production run; the Kia Telluride 4.9, the Volkswagen Atlas 2.5 and the Lincoln Nautilus 1.4. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Cadillac XT6 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Cadillac XT6107791.41.9%
Kia Telluride2,0014054.91.9%
Volkswagen Atlas1,9617882.51.8%
Lincoln Nautilus2311691.43.5%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 107 reports on the Cadillac XT6, 1.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Cadillac XT6 — complaint severity
OutcomeCadillac XT6All vehicles
Complaints filed1071,115,966
Involved a crash2 (1.9%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 67% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Cadillac XT6 share of that is 107 complaints over 79 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Cadillac XT6
Recalls15 campaignsFuel economy23 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems109 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space13 cu ftUsed prices143 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2020–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Cadillac XT6 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 107 NHTSA complaints from 79 XT6 runs and 12 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which XT6 production run has the most complaints?

1GYKPCRS6LZ, a 2020 build, with 3 complaints. The typical XT6 run has 1.4.

Which XT6 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 1.7 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.2.

Does the XT6 get more complaints than the Kia Telluride?

No: 1.4 complaints per production run for the XT6 against 4.9 for the Kia Telluride.

How many XT6 complaints involve a crash?

1.9% of 107 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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