NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Cadillac XT4 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Cadillac XT4 scores 90 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 8 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Cadillac XT4 earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, placing it firmly in the Exceptional band. Its near-perfect defect record contributes to one of the stronger safety profiles in its class for this model year.
The 2025 Cadillac XT4 received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Cadillac XT4 ranks 68 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 90 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.4% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 8 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 68 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Cadillac XT4?
What makes the 2025 Cadillac XT4 stand out as a specific model year is the scale of its Safety Index jump: from 76 out of 100 in 2024, rated Average, to 90 out of 100 in 2025, rated Exceptional. That 14-point gain is not cosmetic. The index breakdown shows crash protection climbing to 61 out of a possible 70, avoidance technology reaching a perfect 10 out of 10 with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard, and the defect record component scoring 19 out of 20. That near-perfect defect record reflects a single recall campaign tied specifically to a dashboard interior panel perforation, a structural concern but not one that triggered a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory. The five-star overall NHTSA rating anchors the crash protection score, with the five-star side result being the headline figure. The four-star frontal and rollover scores represent areas that, while solid, kept the crash protection component from a perfect mark. Taken together, the 2025 model year represents a meaningful safety step forward from its immediate predecessor.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Cadillac XT4 perform in crash tests?
NHTSA awarded the 2025 Cadillac XT4 five stars overall and a perfect five stars in the side-crash test, its strongest result. Frontal protection and rollover each earned four stars. Rollover risk is measured at 15 percent, and the dynamic tip test returned a No Tip result.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20426
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Cadillac XT4 have any recalls?
The 2025 Cadillac XT4 carries one recall campaign. GM is recalling certain 2025 XT4 vehicles because the instrument panel dashboard may be missing a perforation on its underside, affecting the interior panel structure. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the available data. Shoppers should verify remedy completion by VIN.
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD24V795000
Risk: A passenger-side air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel upper cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is A242476151.
Reported 2024-10-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Cadillac XT4?
Eight unverified owner allegations have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 XT4. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System (five reports), followed by Service Brakes and Lane Departure (two each). These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Cadillac XT4?
The 2025 XT4 has been issued a recall concerning its dashboard interior panel. Any prospective buyer of this model year should verify that this recall has been addressed by referencing the vehicle's VIN against the NHTSA recall lookup tool. This is a critical check for a vehicle of this age.
- The 2025 XT4 Safety Index jumped 14 points over the 2024 model year, moving from the Average band to the Exceptional band, driven by stronger crash protection and a perfect avoidance technology score.
- NHTSA's side-crash test awarded the 2025 XT4 a full five stars, the model year's single strongest individual crash result.
- One recall specific to 2025 XT4 vehicles involves a potentially missing perforation in the instrument panel dashboard; used buyers should verify by VIN whether this has been remedied.
- Eight unverified complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year skew toward the Electrical System, with five of the eight alleged reports citing that component.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Cadillac XT4 places
The 2025 Cadillac XT4 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Cadillac XT4 safety questions
Was the 2025 Cadillac XT4 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Cadillac XT4, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Cadillac XT4 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Cadillac XT4 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Cadillac XT4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Cadillac XT4. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Cadillac XT4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 8 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Cadillac XT4. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other XT4 years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20426), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Cadillac XT4 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 68 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.