NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Cadillac XT6 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 scores 87 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), 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 XT6 earns an overall five-star rating from NHTSA. This result, combined with a clean single-recall record, positions the vehicle in the Strong band with a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100. The XT6 presents as a well-supported choice for those prioritizing safety, based on the published federal data.
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 received a five-star NHTSA overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 87/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Cadillac XT6 ranks 91 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 87 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.5% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 8 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 91 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Cadillac XT6?
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 moves the NHTSA Safety Index one point forward to 87/100 from the 2024 model's 86/100, both sitting in the Strong band. That modest gain reflects a stable crash-protection score of 66 out of 70 and a near-perfect defect record component of 19 out of 20, the latter anchored by just one recall affecting the instrument panel. The avoidance-tech sub-score of 2 out of 10 is the persistent drag on the index, a pattern that limits how high the XT6 can climb without broader standard fitment of active safety features. On the crash-test side, the five-star frontal and side results are the headline, while the four-star rollover score and a 16 percent rollover risk remind buyers that no large SUV is without tradeoffs. The eight reported complaints are a low figure for a model year, and none allege a crash or injury, though unverified allegations around service brakes and the engine warrant attention when reviewing any specific used example by VIN.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Cadillac XT6 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 earned five out of five stars in frontal and side protection in NHTSA's crash test regimen. Its overall rating is five stars. The rollover assessment registered as a relative weak point for the model, at four out of five stars, with NHTSA reporting a 16 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20428
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Cadillac XT6 have any recalls?
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 carries one recall campaign. It covers a potential instrument panel illumination failure shared with certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 XT6 vehicles, filed under the electrical system. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is listed for this campaign.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL24V459000
Risk: 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 confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.
Reported 2024-06-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Cadillac XT6?
Eight owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 XT6, with zero alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. The top components cited in these unverified allegations are Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, and Engine, each appearing in multiple reports.
8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Cadillac XT6?
A critical recall involving the instrument panel mars the safety profile of the 2025 XT6. Prospective owners must verify the specific vehicle's recall status through NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. Ensuring the recall remedy has been completed is the most direct safety measure available to a buyer.
- The 2025 XT6 scores 87/100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, one point higher than the 2024 model's 86/100, with the improvement driven by a strong defect-record component of 19/20 tied to a single recall campaign.
- NHTSA's one recall for this model year targets the instrument panel, which may fail to illuminate, a shared campaign covering certain 2023-2025 XT5 and 2024-2025 XT6 vehicles under the electrical system category.
- The rollover sub-rating of four out of five stars, paired with a 16 percent rollover risk, is the only NHTSA crash-test result below five stars for this model year, and the dynamic tip test returned a No Tip outcome.
- The avoidance-tech index component scores just 2 out of 10, reflecting limited credit for active safety feature standardization despite forward collision warning and lane departure warning being listed as available equipment.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Cadillac XT6 places
The 2025 Cadillac XT6 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Cadillac XT6 safety questions
Was the 2025 Cadillac XT6 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Cadillac XT6, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Cadillac XT6 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Cadillac XT6 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 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 15.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Cadillac XT6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Cadillac XT6. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Cadillac XT6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 8 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Cadillac XT6. 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 XT6 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 20428), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Cadillac XT6 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 91 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.