Every 2020 Cadillac XT4 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 22V868000
Nov 23, 2022Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The video processing module (VPM) may lose communication with the rearview camera, causing a loss of the rearview camera image.
- Risk
- Failure of the rearview camera image to display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the VPM software or replace the VPM, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety defect was mailed January 17, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222373320.
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Full recall details for 22V868000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 21V649000
Aug 20, 2021Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
- Risk
- An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Full recall details for 21V649000 →Tires · NHTSA 21V115000
Feb 25, 2021Tires
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
- Risk
- Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Full recall details for 21V115000 →Power Train · NHTSA 20V668000
Oct 29, 2020Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
- Risk
- Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Full recall details for 20V668000 →Service Brakes · NHTSA 20V588000
Sep 24, 2020Service Brakes
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
- Risk
- If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
Full recall details for 20V588000 →
2020 Cadillac XT4 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Cadillac XT4, reporting 1 fires. Cadillac has issued at least 758 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other5
- Engine4
- Forward Collision Avoidance4
- Service Brakes3
- Electrical System2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (246)
- Electrical System (180)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (111)
- Unknown Or Other (101)
- Power Train (75)
- Engine (74)
Read Cadillac XT4 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2020 Cadillac XT4
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Cadillac XT4. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“CADILLIAC 2019 XT4 WHITE IN COLOR BRAND NEW TIRES AND RIMS ..ENGINE BLEW UP WHILE TRAVELING TO A PARTY WITH MY GIRLFRIENDS OUTTA TOWN. IT WAS REALLY BAD...BUT WE STILL HAD A GREAT TIME.”
2020 CADILLAC XT4Dec 4, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11377981
“A PROBLEM WITH SOMETHING INTERNAL CAUSING THE HAZARD LIGHTS TO COME ON WHEN THE CAR IS NOT TURNED ON. REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE HAZARD LIGHTS OFF DON'T WORK. THEY STAY ON AND DO NOT STOP UNTIL THE BATTERY WAS TOTALLY DEAD.”
2020 CADILLAC XT4Oct 3, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768739
“Brakes feel squishy again, feels like it won't stop, vehicle leak, tpms light on”
2020 CADILLAC XT4Jul 6, 2026 · AZ
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748420
“The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed and determined that the EVAP pump (Evaporative Emissions System) was leaking.”
2020 CADILLAC XT4Nov 25, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11701521
“Rear camera/360 camera works intermittently. Vehicle has been recalled for this exact problem and was taken to dealership for correction. Camera became inoperative again and a camera replacement was paid for out of pocket around early 2025.”
2020 CADILLAC XT4Sep 30, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11690473
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