2021 Cadillac XT5 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S9)
Premium
City
21
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic (S9)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,550

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
386 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems11 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 11 owner complaints for the 2021 Cadillac XT5 AWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
4
Engine
3
Fuel System
2
Power Train
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Brakes
1
Air Bags
1

2021 Cadillac XT5 AWD problems by category: Electrical System: 4 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Other / UnknownFiled: 10/04/2025ODI#11691365
When braking — both at low speeds and when slowing from highway speeds (40+ mph) — vehicle feels like engine revs and is still pushing against the brakes. Requires very firm pedal pressure to hold car…
Fuel SystemFiled: 03/11/2025ODI#11647700
Fuel pump module failed twice. There was no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. The first time I was driving the second time the car was parked and did not start. See below…
Electrical SystemFiled: 05/27/2021CrashODI#11418746
The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that while driving in stop-and-go traffic, the contact rear-ended a vehicle in front. The contact crashed the vehicle at approximately 5 mph; …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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