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Cadillac XT6
The Cadillac XT6 is a three-row mid-size luxury crossover sold in North America from the 2020 to 2025 model years, replaced by the Cadillac Vistiq. REREV says the worst years to avoid are 2020 and 2021, known for major transmission failures, fuel pump shutdowns and persistent electrical problems, and CarsCounsel says to avoid the 2020 for first-year electrical gremlins, transmission calibration issues and a notable fuel pump recall. Federal data shows the 2020 with the most recalls (4).
What the Cadillac XT6 is
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the XT6 as a three-row mid-size luxury crossover SUV on the C1XX platform, related to the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer and Cadillac XT5, built at Spring Hill, Tennessee and Jinqiao, China, with North American model years from 2020 to 2025, replacing the seven-passenger first-generation SRX and succeeded by the Cadillac Vistiq.
Best and worst XT6 model years
Federal data shows the 2020 XT6 with 4 recalls and 36 complaints, both the most of any year, covering the fuel system, air bags, powertrain and backup camera, the 2021 with 2 recalls and 18 complaints, and 2 to 3 recalls a year from 2022 to 2025 with complaints falling to 8.
REREV (opens in a new tab) says the worst Cadillac XT6 years to avoid are 2020 and 2021, known for major transmission failures, fuel pump shutdowns and persistent electrical problems, after pulling NHTSA complaint records and recall bulletins for every model year from 2020 through 2024 and cross-referencing CarComplaints, CadillacForums and Consumer Reports data. CarsCounsel (opens in a new tab) says buyers should avoid the 2020 model year due to first-year electrical gremlins, transmission calibration issues and a notable fuel pump recall. Motor & Wheels (opens in a new tab) says the 2020, as the first model year, has the most issues and should be carefully considered, and that since a 2020 won't provide much cost savings compared with a 2021 or 2022, it may be best to avoid that year altogether.
Buying used now
With North American production ending after 2025 and the Vistiq taking over, a used XT6 is the way to buy one going forward. The 2025 XT6 is the final U.S. model year, and 2022 to 2025 cars carry the lightest recall and complaint history.
Questions buyers ask
Which Cadillac XT6 years should I avoid?
REREV (opens in a new tab) names 2020 and 2021, for transmission failures, fuel pump shutdowns and electrical problems.
What replaces the Cadillac XT6?
Wikipedia lists the Cadillac Vistiq as its successor.
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The 2025 Cadillac XT6 is built around 3.6L V6, rated at V6 horsepower across its three-row luxury SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 3 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe most the 2025 Cadillac XT6 is published to tow is up to 4,000 lb.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 8 owner complaints for the 2025 XT6.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2025 Cadillac XT6
Every 2025 XT6 uses the same 3.6L V6 across all three trims; Super Cruise is available via a Platinum Package on Premium Luxury and Sport only.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Cadillac XT6 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cadillac XT6 | 2025 record → | |
| 2024 Cadillac XT6 | 2024 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Cadillac XT6.
The Cadillac XT6 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by the Cadillac division of General Motors. The vehicle was introduced on January 12, 2019, at the North American International Auto Show. It went on sale in June of the same year as a 2020 model.
- Safety
- The XT6 was awarded "Top Safety Pick+" for three consecutive years, by IIHS. The 2024 model year XT6 was given an overall poor rating for the updated moderate overlap crash test, as there was a reported medium to high risk of injury to the rear dummy passenger.
- Reception
- The XT6 received mixed reviews, with XT6's styling and features being particularly criticized as reviewers believed both pale in comparison to the concurrently launched Lincoln Aviator. Reviewers also criticized the lack of an optional hybrid powertrain, which is available on a number of the XT6's competitors.
- Powertrain
- The XT6 comes with either a 2.0L I4 turbo engine, making 237 hp (177 kW) or a 3.6L V6 LGX engine, making 310 hp (231 kW). Each engine is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission with next-generation Electronic Precision Shift. A choice of AWD and FWD are offered.
Source: Cadillac XT6 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Cadillac XT6 at a glance
- Production
- 2019–present
- Model years
- 2020–2025 (North America)
- Assembly
- United States: Spring Hill, Tennessee (Spring Hill Manufacturing), China: Jinqiao (SAIC-GM)
- Class
- Mid-size luxury crossover SUV (E)
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
- Platform
- C1XX platform
- Engine
- 2.0 L GM Ecotec engine#LSY, LSY Straight-four engine, I4, 3.6 L GM High Feature engine#LGX, LGX V6 engine, V6 (North America)
- Transmission
- 9-speed 9T50 automatic
- Wheelbase
- 2863 mm
- Length
- 5050 mm
- Width
- 1964 mm
- Height
- 1750 mm
- Predecessor
- Cadillac SRX (1st generation, 7-passenger models)
- Successor
- Cadillac Vistiq
- Related models
- Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse#Second generation (2018), Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer (crossover), Chevrolet Blazer, Cadillac XT5
- Designer
- Robin Krieg
NHTSA rated the 2025 Cadillac XT6 overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (4 campaigns across the latest model years)
- June 2024, Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… Consequence: Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can…
- October 2023, Visibility:Windshield. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body. Consequence: A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
- March 2023, Power Train:Automatic Transmission. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission. Consequence: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase…
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Cadillac XT6, most often about unknown or other (3), service brakes (2), engine (2).
Year by year
The Cadillac XT6 across 6 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cadillac XT6 | 20–23 | $3,100–$3,450 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Cadillac XT6 | 21–23 | $2,950–$3,350 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 5 stars |
| 2023 Cadillac XT6 | 21–23 | $2,950–$3,350 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 5 stars |
| 2022 Cadillac XT6 | 21–23 | $2,950–$3,350 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 5 stars |
| 2021 Cadillac XT6 | 21–23 | $2,950–$3,350 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 5 stars |
| 2020 Cadillac XT6 | 20 | $3,100 | 2 | 4 | 36 | 5 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Cadillac XT6, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2025 | 22.0 to 21.5 | ||
| 2020 to 2021 | 2 to 4 | 20.0 to 22.0 | Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Fuels: Premium |
Buying used
What the Cadillac XT6 recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | electrical system (instrument cluster/panel) | None |
| 2024 | 2 | visibility (windshield); electrical system (instrument cluster/panel) | None |
| 2023 | 2 | equipment (other); power train (automatic transmission) | None |
| 2022 | 3 | service brakes, hydraulic (fluid); suspension (rear); fuel system, gasoline (storage) | None |
| 2021 | 2 | fuel system, gasoline (delivery); back over prevention (sensing system) | None |
| 2020 | 4 | air bags (side/window); fuel system, gasoline (delivery); power train (automatic transmission); 1 more | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 24 | 23% | 2020 (11) |
| power train | 22 | 21% | 2020 (8) |
| unknown or other | 16 | 15% | 2022 (5) |
| back over prevention | 14 | 13% | 2020 (7) |
| engine | 13 | 12% | 2020 (4) |
| forward collision avoidance | 11 | 10% | 2024 (4) |
Trim by trim
Every 2025 Cadillac XT6 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 235 | 258 | 4,565 | 1,000 | 23 | $50,590 |
| Premium Luxury | AWD | 3.6-liter V6 | 310 | 271 | 4,644 | 4,000 | 20 | $56,790 |
| Sport | AWD | 3.6-liter V6 | 310 | 271 | 4,690 | 4,000 | 20 | $62,090 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2025 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Cadillac XT6 model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.6-liter V6 | 235–310 | 4,565–4,690 | 1,000–4,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.6-liter V6 | 235–310 | 4,362–4,690 | 1,000–4,000 | 19–22 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.6-liter V6 | 235–310 | 4,362–4,690 | 1,000–4,000 | 19–22 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.6-liter V6 | 237–310 | 4,362–4,690 | 1,000–4,000 | 19–22 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.6-liter V6 | 237–310 | 4,362–4,690 | 1,000–4,000 | 19–22 |
| 2020 | 2 | 3.6-liter V6 | 310 | 4,441–4,690 | 4,000 | 19–22 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Cadillac XT6.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | – | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
| 2024 | – | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
| 2023 | – | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
| 2022 | – | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
| 2021 | – | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
| 2020 | 5W-30 | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Cadillac XT6: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | 1 | 8 | electrical system |
| 2024 | 2 | 15 | visibility/wipers, electrical system |
| 2023 | 2 | 13 | equipment, powertrain |
| 2022 | 3 | 14 | brakes, suspension, fuel system |
| 2021 | 2 | 18 | fuel system, backup camera |
| 2020 | 4 | 36 | fuel system, airbags, powertrain, backup camera |
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Cadillac XT6?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Cadillac XT6 model year: recall counts across the 6 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about 2.3 recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Cadillac XT6 by model year?
2025: electrical system. 2024: visibility/wipers, electrical system. 2023: equipment, powertrain. 2022: brakes, suspension, fuel system. 2021: fuel system, backup camera. 2020: fuel system, airbags, powertrain, backup camera.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Engine and cooling, Buying, records and recalls, Transmission and drivetrain, Climate and electrical, Brakes, tires and steering.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 XT6 come in?
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 (three-row luxury SUV) comes in 3 trims: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport.
Q02What are the 2025 XT6 trims?
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 trims are Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, listed from the entry Luxury up to the top Sport.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 XT6 use?
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 is built around 3.6L V6, rated at V6 horsepower across its three-row luxury SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 XT6 have?
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 is rated at V6 horsepower (3.6L V6).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 XT6?
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 is offered with FWD / AWD.