Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Cadillac XT6 has 2 recalls, 17 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
17
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V422000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and ...
22V709000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature....
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Cadillac XT6 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle was previously recalled for an intermittent backup camera failure. Prior to me purchasin... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated that while sitting inside the vehicle, the ... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Cadillac XT6 – VIN: [XXX] echanical Failures, Ignored Transmission Recall(s), and Dealer Negligence ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera ... |
| Jun 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | RECALL FOR CABLE FOR VISION SYSTEM REPAIRED 5/28/2025. ON 6/29/25 SAME ISSUES OCCURED. TOOK TO DEA... |
| Jun 28, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | front and rear vision camera abruptly stopped working. bought car used [XXX]. dealer should not ha... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | [XXX] My 2021 XT6 occasionally stumbles when accelerating from a stop, both when the engine is runni... |
| Jan 28, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE | 1)The display on dash reads upon start up, “Steering Assist Reduced”. 2)There is no Engine temperatu... |
| Sep 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car started and ran at idle for 5 minutes. 10 minutes later when attempting to restart, the engine ... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated while in reverse, the back-over prevention ... |
| Dec 10, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle's check engine light came on late afternoon and then started with a delayed turn over, b... |
| Jul 4, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The problem is the fuel pump control module is faulty and broke twice now. The car was purchased in... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving about 25mph all of the sudden the car automatic applied the brakes. |
| Apr 2, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | In April 2023 I was backing out of a parking space when a message displayed on the dash that “The Pa... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6.The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera d... |
| Sep 16, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The Sunroof popped and shattered. I was on the highway with very light traffic - cars were at least ... |
| May 15, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | Front brake vibration, alarming grinding/rubbing/screeching sound each and every time service brakes... |